as in halfway
occupying a position equally distant from the ends or extremes
the bridal couple were regally ensconced in intermediary seats at the head table
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as in mediator
one who works with opposing sides in order to bring about an agreement
in the past he's served as an intermediary in several hostage situations
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Recent Examples of intermediary
Jennifer Sirangelo, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Additionally, bridge rounds remained common, particularly at the seed funding stage, though data suggests these intermediary funding rounds often serve as a warning sign – companies that raise bridge rounds are statistically less likely to secure their next primary round of startup funding.
—Kyle Westaway, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Brad Weisenstein, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
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
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Adjective
Investing in nonprofits and intermediary organizations for volunteer infrastructure, not just program impact, can help scale and increase efficiencies.
—Jennifer Sirangelo, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Additionally, bridge rounds remained common, particularly at the seed funding stage, though data suggests these intermediary funding rounds often serve as a warning sign – companies that raise bridge rounds are statistically less likely to secure their next primary round of startup funding.
—Kyle Westaway, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Noun
Experts advise getting an intermediary: doctor, driving examiner or government, someone with expertise or the law behind them so a family member need not be the villain.
—Brad Weisenstein, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intermediary
Adjective
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Wynn Resorts is currently nearing the halfway point of its construction on the $5 billion casino development.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
7 May 2025
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At the halfway point, your weekly split became dead even: 35 minutes walking, 35 running.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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About a month later, one of two federal mediators assigned to the Starbucks talks was terminated by the Trump administration as part of sweeping cost-cutting actions that have raised concerns among unions and employers that rely on mediation to fend off strikes and settle labor disputes.—
Suhauna Hussain,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
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In Congo, where rebels backed by neighboring Rwanda have occupied a border area, U.S. mediators last week convinced both countries to agree in principle to seek a peace deal.—
Ned Temko,
Christian Science Monitor,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Trail Rides, Toddler Rides and Baby Sheep A standout activity for many are Alisal’s daily, two-hour scenic trail rides, with groups divided by riding level: beginner, intermediate and advanced.—
Margaux Lushing,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Under that policy, there are limitations on the amounts and types of sensitive content in texts on elementary, intermediate, middle and high school shelves.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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Next to Lindor, 31 but still good, the Mets have an ideal middle infield.—
Sam Settleman,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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And eccentric middle child Judy (Edi Patterson) is wearing a power-clashing skirt suit straight out of the 1980s.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
Noun
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There are plenty of local outfits that will appeal your property tax, including some lenders and real estate brokers.—
LEW SICHELMAN,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2025
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Last year, the council created an Economic Vitality Committee and began listening to business owners, brokers, residents and consultants.—
Belal Aftab,
Mercury News,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Expanding National Institutes of Health medial research by 60% over the last decade.—
Dick Durbin,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Apr. 2025
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Varma is an associate professor of the psychological/medial anthropology subfield and the vice chair of undergraduate studies.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Skip the middleman and devise your own romantic tale.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Angara’s high-quality jewelry inventory is more accessible and more affordable, thanks to the brand cutting out the middleman.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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Unlike human leaders, AI cannot interpret the moral weight of a policy decision, mediate conflict through emotional intelligence, or make judgment calls that require contextual sensitivity.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Training programs for managers and employees can help equip them with the tools to diffuse tensions, mediate conflicts, and maintain a focus on collaboration as discussed by Costigan & Brink in their Sloan MIT Article .—
Melanie Hughes,
Forbes,
9 Dec. 2024
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“Intermediary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, http://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermediary. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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