as in intervened
to act as a go-between for opposing sides
their middle child is often asked to mediate between the oldest and the youngest
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Recent Examples of mediated
In early April, Afghan Taliban and Pakistani officials held peace talks mediated by China.
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ABC News, 11 May 2026
In early April, Afghan and Pakistani officials held peace talks mediated by China.
—Riaz Khan, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
World leaders urged a renewal of negotiations mediated by Pakistan.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 5 May 2026
Negotiations, mediated by Pakistan, have so far largely failed to bear fruit, especially given the uncertain nature of who is wielding power in Tehran.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 25 Apr. 2026
Thursday’s negotiations were mediated by Polis’ staff and representatives from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
Discussions on Thursday were mediated by Polis' team and the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment.
—Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
The character’s physicality, precision and comedic timing are rooted in Ortiz’s performance, mediated through puppetry and design in the same way a motion-capture performance is mediated through technology.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
While Iran and Pakistan, which mediated talks between Iran and the US, say that Lebanon is included in the ceasefire, Israel and the US say that Lebanon isn’t part of the deal reached last week.
—Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 11 May 2026
In early April, Afghan and Pakistani officials held peace talks mediated by China.
—Riaz Khan, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
World leaders urged a renewal of negotiations mediated by Pakistan.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 5 May 2026
Negotiations, mediated by Pakistan, have so far largely failed to bear fruit, especially given the uncertain nature of who is wielding power in Tehran.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 25 Apr. 2026
Thursday’s negotiations were mediated by Polis’ staff and representatives from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
Discussions on Thursday were mediated by Polis' team and the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment.
—Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
The character’s physicality, precision and comedic timing are rooted in Ortiz’s performance, mediated through puppetry and design in the same way a motion-capture performance is mediated through technology.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
While Iran and Pakistan, which mediated talks between Iran and the US, say that Lebanon is included in the ceasefire, Israel and the US say that Lebanon isn’t part of the deal reached last week.
—Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mediated
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The Bank of Japan was reported to have intervened in currency markets in late March and early April after the yen weakened past the politically sensitive 160 level, as surging oil import costs widened Japan's current account deficit and stoked fears of a depreciation spiral.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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Zoo staff quickly intervened, and authorities said neither suspect made physical contact with the monkeys, according to AFP.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Police said one man interfered as officers tried to assist the victim and refused to back away, ignoring multiple warnings.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Kam Hendrix interfered in the match, but NXT North American champion Myles Borne came in and chased him off.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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“Mediated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mediated. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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