go-betweens

noun

Definition of go-betweensnext
plural of go-between
1
as in messengers
one that carries a message or does an errand I won't act as go-between between you and your ex

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2
as in mediators
one who works with opposing sides in order to bring about an agreement acted as go-between for the two warring nations during the peace process

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  1. messengers
  2. mediators
  3. middlemen
  4. brokers
  5. ambassadors
Noun
  • Couriers and messengers added 17,200 jobs, while warehouse and storage employees stayed flat, with roughly 100 fewer jobs compared to a year ago.
    Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Truncated URLs and lures optimized for small screens, to say nothing of the one-click attacks from social media and messengers.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of messengers
Noun
  • These specialized pro-resolving mediators include resolvins, lipoxins, protectins and maresins, which have potent anti-inflammatory effects that help inflamed tissues return to normal once the need for an inflammatory response is over.
    Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Another official familiar with the negotiations confirmed that Qatari mediators have reengaged in the talks.
    Michael D. Carroll, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of mediators
Noun
  • By eliminating the middlemen, blockchain enables direct transactions between parties, reducing unnecessary fees and lowering consumer energy prices.
    Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Retailers must pay steep fees to these middlemen and often have no choice but to hold large amounts of cash in-store while waiting for a pickup.
    Joe Arrage, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of middlemen
Noun
  • No investor, from individuals to institutions, wants to be dependent on a dwindling number of brokers for bonds.
    Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Futures contracts are available on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) and can be accessed through brokers such as Charles Schwab and Interactive Brokers.
    Jaime Catmull, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of brokers
Noun
  • Are your employees enthusiastic ambassadors for your brand?
    Anna Convery-Pelletier, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The agency’s framework allows small businesses to transition into a sustainable model where customers are incentivized to become brand ambassadors through reviews.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of ambassadors
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