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as in negotiator
one who works with opposing sides in order to bring about an agreement
the broker in the hostage situation was a prominent reporter that the gunman felt he could trust
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as in seller
the person in a business deal who hands over an item in exchange for money
all of the local yacht brokers were at the boat show
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Recent Examples of broker
Beyond the numbers: What to know about United Wholesale Mortgage
UWM doesn’t lend directly, so borrowers must work with a broker
Offers grant of 2% down, up to $3,000, for borrowers making 50% of the area median income
Largest mortgage lender in the U.S. in 2024
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Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2025
In reality, the DOJ said, Mahoney and the brokers negotiated payments based on the patients’ insurance reimbursements and the number of days Mahoney was able to bill for treatment.
—City News Service, Orange County Register, 22 Mar. 2025
Hopeful salespeople reach their quotas more often, hopeful mortgage brokers process and close more loans, and hopeful managing executives meet their quarterly goals more frequently.
—Paula Davis, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
The outlet added that hedge funds and brokers are looking at sanctions-compliant ways to profit from the shifting geopolitical landscape involving Russia.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
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Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2025
In reality, the DOJ said, Mahoney and the brokers negotiated payments based on the patients’ insurance reimbursements and the number of days Mahoney was able to bill for treatment.
—City News Service, Orange County Register, 22 Mar. 2025
Hopeful salespeople reach their quotas more often, hopeful mortgage brokers process and close more loans, and hopeful managing executives meet their quarterly goals more frequently.
—Paula Davis, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
The outlet added that hedge funds and brokers are looking at sanctions-compliant ways to profit from the shifting geopolitical landscape involving Russia.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for broker
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During a Monday news briefing, Oakman alleged that Brown, Jackson and a third person had gone to purchase narcotics with the intent to rob the seller.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2025
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View 6 Images Until now, ebike riders would have to juice up their steeds using a charger supplied by the seller.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Apr. 2025
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Speaking to Iranian state television from Algeria, Abbas Araghchi maintained the talks would be indirect, likely with Omani mediators shuttling between the parties.—
Jon Gambrell and Amir Vahdat,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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In diplomatic terms, that means mediators pass messages between the sides.—
Barak Ravid,
Axios,
7 Apr. 2025
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At Pier 60, sunsets are celebrated every evening with a festival that brings out vendors and street performers.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The high hosted 36 vendors at its career fair on Wednesday, the Desert Sun reported.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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But a senior Iranian official said any negotiations would be indirect, with Oman acting as intermediary.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
8 Apr. 2025
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Apprenticeship intermediaries can be public, non-profit, or for-profit organizations and can work locally, regionally, statewide, or nationally.—
Bruno V. Manno,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Despite still not having an agent, Marshall had her managers secure her a script and even cut the reel for her self-tape herself.—
Ronda Racha Penrice,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Apr. 2025
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Oh yes, and there was one other common denominator with all these contract extensions: None of the agents involved was named Scott Boras.—
Bill Madden,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2025
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Senate confirms Matt Whitaker as Trump's ambassador to NATO.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2025
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Booker’s speech came in the midst of a vote to confirm Matthew Whitaker as the U.S. ambassador to NATO.—
Charlie Hunt,
The Conversation,
4 Apr. 2025
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This keeps people accountable while eliminating unnecessary costs and middlemen.—
Lisel Petis,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2025
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Another option may be to remove the middleman and watch CHSN on free TV.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
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The criminal division’s Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section will continue to play a supporting role by providing guidance and training to Justice Department personnel and acting as a liaison to the digital asset industry.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appoints his brother to the position of Department of Homeland Security liaison and senior adviser.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Broker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broker. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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