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
James Broughel, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
This step can also serve as an intermediary one before needing to become estranged.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 5 Sep. 2024
David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
The mobster has been convicted in absentia with a final guilty ruling for importing cocaine and acting as an intermediary between the Casalesi clan of the Camorra and Colombian drug cartels, police said.
—Reuters, NBC News, 25 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Some risks can be mitigated by model developers, others by end-users or intermediary companies integrating AI into their products.
—James Broughel, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
This step can also serve as an intermediary one before needing to become estranged.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 5 Sep. 2024
Noun
The Telegram channel reported that the company transferred the money to the general through an intermediary, leading to their detention.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
The mobster has been convicted in absentia with a final guilty ruling for importing cocaine and acting as an intermediary between the Casalesi clan of the Camorra and Colombian drug cartels, police said.
—Reuters, NBC News, 25 Oct. 2024
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With Close to $5K in Bonuses The halfway point of the NFL season is full of great matchups and money-making opportunities for bettors.David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
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Week nine marks the halfway point of the regular season (though, of course, the postseason will run well into next February).BYChris Morris, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2024
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As Christina, the youngest of a trio of sisters, Olsen spends the film playing mediator between Natasha Lyonne’s depressed stoner, Rachel, and Carrie Coon’s domineering control freak, Katie.Rachel Handler, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
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International mediators from the U.S., Egypt, and Qatar have so far failed to secure a ceasefire.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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Both gondolas will be in operation, providing access to beginner and intermediate terrain.John Meyer, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
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The federal lawsuit from Pennsylvania would go to an intermediate appeals court first, while the Michigan and North Carolina cases would be heard by state appellate and supreme courts before arriving at the nation's highest court.Catherine Cole, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2024
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For her glam, Paltrow styled her hair sleek and straight with a middle part.Julia Teti, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
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Of these incidents, 573 occurred on the grounds of a preschool, elementary, middle or high school, resulting in 188 deaths and 392 people wounded and nearly half (at least 46 percent) of the victims in these incidents were students.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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Aircraft company CEOs, jet-card executives, aviation attorneys, aircraft brokers, and private equity reps examined different sectors of the industry during three days of interviews and panel discussions.Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024
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Mark Littler is an independent whisky consultant and broker, known for his in-depth analysis of market trends, historical insights, and the collectable nature of whisky.Mark Littler, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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The Cleveland Browns star suffered a devastating knee injury early last season, missed 15 games in 2023 and underwent two procedures to repair two ligaments, a meniscus and his medial capsule.Chantz Martin, Fox News, 3 Oct. 2024
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That was Djokovic’s first tournament win of the year, having been forced to pull out of the French Open after tearing the medial meniscus in his right knee.James Hansen, The Athletic, 8 Aug. 2024
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These middlemen interact with insurance companies and drug manufacturers, but there is little publicly available data about their role in drug pricing.Dr. Sejal Parekh, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2024
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Stuck In The Middle In this way, healthcare’s most entrenched middlemen are unlike the disruptive go-betweens of other industries.Robert Pearl, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Listen, mediate and facilitate while sticking to facts and objectivity.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
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The United States will have to better support Africa’s capacity to prevent, mediate, and resolve conflicts.Judd Devermont, Foreign Affairs, 27 June 2024
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“Intermediary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermediary. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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