as in mediators
one who works with opposing sides in order to bring about an agreement
she often used her father as an intermediate in arguments with her mother
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as in intervenes
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 intermediates
Kory Stamper, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Joe and Anthony both repeatedly stressed the value of a guide for expert (and even pro) skiers as well as for intermediates.
—Sergei Poljak, Outside, 7 Mar. 2026
Whistler is known worldwide in the LGBTQ+ community for its annual Whistler Pride festival, and while the resort attracts experts and intermediates, there are enough beginner runs and après options to fill a week-long stay.
—Jonny Bierman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
That versatility raises the prospect of converting larger fractions of natural gas streams into valuable intermediates.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 Nov. 2025
Adult full-day group lessons for beginners and intermediates will cost $209 Monday through Thursday, $229 Friday through Sunday and $249 on peak days.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2025
After becoming more comfortable, intermediates often connect with local caving clubs through the National Speleological Society for deeper exploration.
—Heide Brandes, AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
Tim Wragg, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
Many of the chemical catalysts and intermediates that were used to create commercially popular dyes like sulfur black and crystal violet also made great explosives, as was clear from the conflagrations that would break out with some regularity at dye works.
—Kory Stamper, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Joe and Anthony both repeatedly stressed the value of a guide for expert (and even pro) skiers as well as for intermediates.
—Sergei Poljak, Outside, 7 Mar. 2026
Whistler is known worldwide in the LGBTQ+ community for its annual Whistler Pride festival, and while the resort attracts experts and intermediates, there are enough beginner runs and après options to fill a week-long stay.
—Jonny Bierman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
That versatility raises the prospect of converting larger fractions of natural gas streams into valuable intermediates.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 Nov. 2025
Adult full-day group lessons for beginners and intermediates will cost $209 Monday through Thursday, $229 Friday through Sunday and $249 on peak days.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2025
After becoming more comfortable, intermediates often connect with local caving clubs through the National Speleological Society for deeper exploration.
—Heide Brandes, AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
If an algorithm intermediates everything, human dignity suffers.
—Tim Wragg, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intermediates
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Washington has compiled a list of a dozen demands — alongside three points Iran would get in return — that have been delivered to Tehran by mediators in Pakistan, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the matter isn’t public.—
Dan Williams,
Bloomberg,
25 Mar. 2026
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Gulf nations are increasingly supporting US attacks on Iran, hoping to prevent Tehran from gaining long-term leverage over the Strait of Hormuz and don’t want to act as mediators.—
Chloé Farand,
semafor.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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One of the biggest hurdles for elders seeking guidance when the state intervenes in their personal affairs is the opacity of the Florida law governing adult protection.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Many of those questions go unanswered, not because parents don’t care, but because life intervenes.—
Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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The two sides have been exchanging messages via intermediaries in third-party countries including Pakistan, but no face-to-face talks have been arranged.—
Jay Ganglani,
NBC news,
1 Apr. 2026
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According to the spokesperson, while the US has conveyed requests for negotiations and proposals through intermediaries, including Pakistan, Iran’s current priority is defending itself against ongoing attacks.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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Some legal experts said the outcome could lead unwary retirement investors to receive investment advice that's not in their best interest, and cause confusion about the legal obligations that brokers, insurance agents and other financial intermediaries owe to retail investors.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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Hoehn declined to comment on the recent listing, deferring to his brokers.—
Matthew Geiger,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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This time around in talks with studios, union negotiators will be facing a new but familiar opponent on the other side of the table after longtime studio negotiator Carol Lombardini stepped down.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Aug. 2025
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Asian economies, which take the vast majority of the crude and LNG that passes through the Strait of Hormuz, were the first to reach for green buffers after the US and Israel began striking Iran.—
Andy Browne,
semafor.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Limited Financial Buffers The survey also sheds light on how limited many households’ financial buffers are.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Consumer groups, independent pharmacies, and drugmakers rightly complained for years that pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) have used their position as supply chain middlemen to benefit themselves at the expense of patients and payers.—
Neeraj Sood,
STAT,
30 Mar. 2026
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When these middlemen resisted British pressure, Britain protected its commercial interests mercilessly and violently.—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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Indiana will provide technical assistance and access to community liaisons to help track key performance indicators, which would measure visitor traffic and economic growth, according to a news release.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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This month, along with the 16 teachers, the 99 other district employees living in the Chisholm Village included two counselors, family liaisons, security aides and attendance clerks.—
Jill Tucker,
San Francisco Chronicle,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Intermediates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermediates. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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