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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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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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With a business model that relies on third-party sellers, Temu is also working with Eurofins Consumer Product Testing to undertake product certification tests as part of its seller onboarding process.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
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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Those qualities should top your list of agent must-haves, along with clear communication and high client ratings.—
Berit Thorkelson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2025
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Sellers can now choose whether to offer buyer agent compensation through MLS platforms—a change that has already begun reshaping how homes are bought and sold across the country.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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Recently, Unrivaled announced via ESPN Paige Bueckers, UConn star, and projected first pick in the draft has signed a three-year deal with the league after serving as a league ambassador this past season.—
Allison Smith,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Tyla was announced as a Pandora ambassador on April 8, before her Coachella 2025 performance.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
12 Apr. 2025
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Freight forwarders may fear that collaboration could lead them to become an unnecessary middleman.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Boosters of the technology depict it as a way to cut middlemen such as banks out of financial transactions and to make those transactions more transparent and secure.—
Jesse Coburn,
ProPublica,
2 Apr. 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 22 Apr. 2025.
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