broker

noun

ˈbrō-kər How to pronounce broker (audio)
Definition of brokernext
1
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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2
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 Interactive Brokers – Shares of the electronic broker fell 1% after the company's third-quarter earnings missed analyst expectations. — Sean Conlon, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026 These services can automatically send removal requests to hundreds of data brokers, including people-search websites, on your behalf. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026 Limit public exposure of employee information, remove unnecessary data broker listings, and use strong multifactor authentication. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 Patient brokers sometimes arrange this coverage and pay the insurance costs on the patient’s behalf. — Ilan Shrira, The Conversation, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for broker
Recent Examples of Synonyms for broker
  1. negotiator
  2. seller
  3. mediator
  4. vendor
  5. intermediary
  6. agent
  7. ambassador
  8. middleman
Noun
  • The Houthis’ chief negotiator on Sunday blamed Saudi Arabia for the escalation.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Torres, Calvo’s chief of staff, was the city’s lead negotiator in talks with both unions.
    — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of negotiator
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  • Richard Dawkins, the British evolutionary theorist and author of the groundbreaking best seller The Selfish Gene (1976), among many other books, appears to have gone a bit mad.
    — James Gleick, The New York Review of Books, 17 Oct. 2026
  • But their delightfully fragrant teas, conveniently sold as a bundle of two of the brand's best sellers here, could make a tea lover out of anyone.
    — Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of seller
Noun
  • For years, Qatar has been a friendly country to Lebanon and a mediator for domestic and international political crises in the region.
    — Bassem Mroue, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Oman, which lies across the Strait of Hormuz from Iran, has played a mediator role at times in the region.
    — Samy Magdy, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of mediator
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  • Under that unique arrangement between the league, team and venue, the Jaguars are responsible for game day staffing, vendors, operations, ticketing, concessions and more.
    — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • With the vendors already finished, a last-minute review revealed a sweat stain under Spider-Man’s arm.
    — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of vendor
Noun
  • The final agreement omitted references to lobbying, with Vincer’s agency, Notorious, signing the contract with Tether as an intermediary for Nxum.
    — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The company is also accused of using an intermediary to bribe public officials to secure preferable treatment from NATO’s Support and Procurement Agency.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of intermediary
Noun
  • Anyone seeking to hold federal agents accountable must be prepared for a long wait, says Borchetta.
    — Philip Wang, Time, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Child welfare agents said abuse may have occurred, but the perpetrator was unknown, according to records reviewed by The Washington Post.
    — Lara Korte The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of agent
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  • The Rhode founder tapped go-to celebrity nail artist Zola Ganzorigt, an OPI global ambassador, for the bold look.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Travis Kelce reminded Chiefs fans on Sunday that one of his other day jobs is ambassador — and model — for preppy clothing brand Tommy Hilfiger.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of ambassador
Noun
  • Industry middlemen acted like a cartel, making sure things never had the potential to change.
    — Adam Duxter, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • In recent years, some poachers and traders have increasingly turned to middlemen to broker transactions and facilitate sales.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of middleman

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