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intermediate

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noun

intermediate

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verb

as in to intervene
to act as a go-between for opposing sides if the secretary-general chooses to intermediate in this dispute, he'll need all of his diplomatic skills just to get both sides in the same room

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Recent Examples of intermediate
Adjective
According to the resort, Kirkwood Ski Patrol also responded to the medical incident, which happened on an intermediate trail for snowboarders with more experience. Saleen Martin, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025 Reopened March 28 after a third inspection found three intermediate and seven basic violations. Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
Noun
Experts can ski steep and challenging terrain while intermediates can take wide turns down glades and bowls. Cassidy Randall, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025 One beginner, one intermediate, one advanced — so no one is left out. Ashley Hume, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
According to a Goldman Sachs note this month, if alternative allocations rose to about 15% of assets intermediated by advisors, the total addressable market would reach roughly $5 trillion. Sarah Min, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025 Most of his throws have been short to intermediate, and he’s been inconsistent. Saad Yousuf, The Athletic, 31 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for intermediate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intermediate
Adjective
  • The experts predict the economy will nearly stall in 2025, growing 0.8%, down from their projection of 1.7% just last month, according to the average estimate of 46 economists surveyed by Wolters Kluwer Blue Chip Economic Indicators on April 4 and April 7.
    John Bacon, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Whereas Laine’s attempts hit the net 60.8 percent of the time on average this season, that is down to 37.5 percent in the last six games.
    Arpon Basu, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Rose is the 13th man age 40 or older to lead at the halfway point of a major since 2012.
    Justin Ray, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Piastri was coasting around the track for much of the race, building up a solid lead over his rivals, before a safety car injected some jeopardy at the halfway point.
    Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • And by having a direct relationships instead of dealing with intermediaries, Capital One can create more value for merchants, small businesses, and consumers.
    Jeff Marks, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2025
  • The administration is now engaged in talks with its Iranian counterparts — at times, indirectly via intermediaries and, at others, directly, with Trump envoy Steve Witkoff taking the lead in lengthy discussions with the Islamic Republic’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi.
    The Editors, National Review, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The church said the shooting was not carried out by anyone affiliated with its ministry, and Shed was killed while attempting to intervene.
    Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Wolff said Xi may not be ready to take Taiwan by force yet as there are other hotspots in the South China Sea where the U.S. potentially would be obliged to intervene against Chinese belligerence, such as the Philippines.
    John Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • In Lisbon, median real estate sales prices soared 62% from 2018 to 2024.
    Meehika Barua, HubSpot, 18 Apr. 2025
  • The median sales price in the area is now $476,667, according to Zillow.
    Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Senior middle hitter Will Ashum added seven kills with two solo blocks and a block assist for the Eagles (17-2), while Aaron Dennie chipped in with five kills during the second game.
    Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
  • While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.
    KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The student played a leading role in last year’s campus protests about the rising death toll in Gaza in Israel’s war against Hamas and the university’s investment ties to Israel, acting as a mediator between Columbia administrators and student protesters.
    Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Hermosillo works out of the agency’s Los Angeles office in Glendale, staffed by five mediators and a supervisor.
    Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Moreover, the reason politicians may want to interfere in monetary policy is that low interest rates remain a potent, quick method to boost an economy.
    Ana Carolina Garriga, The Conversation, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Reigns returned in March to interfere in a cage match between Rollins and Punk.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2025

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“Intermediate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermediate. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.

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