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 So, with the best plans in place — whether that’s strategic in terms of capping, or the technology itself — brokers find ways. — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 However, seemingly hoping to force more people to turn to brokers to find homes that couldn’t be found on free platforms, Compass started delisting thousands of homes from Zillow earlier this year. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026 Personal information is easily accessible to data brokers and bad actors through online public records databases, according to Bonta, posing a risk to those working in sectors such as legal aid, humanitarian relief, case management and advocacy. — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Think of them like brokers who set premium specialty coffee market prices, which are still a part of traditional commodity markets. — Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 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
  • After Bessent’s announcement, Iran’s top negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said the US is not in an economic position to restrict its relations with other countries.
    — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Jackie Combs is an experienced negotiator known for handling celebrity and high-profile cases.
    — Jackie Combs, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026
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  • In return, the seller receives an upfront payment known as a premium.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • In 2019, Amazon quietly changed its auction rules to include an undisclosed surcharge that would have to be paid by the online brands and sellers advertising on the platform.
    — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 31 Aug. 2026
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  • Qatar has been an important mediator in the US-Iran conflict.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The union said management has not agreed to musicians' proposal for a mediator.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026
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  • More than 20 vendors are expected, along with additional food, games, performances and improved line and safety controls.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Among them were influencers, celebrities, sports agents, vendors, corporate sponsors, athletes, sports and government officials.
    — Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of vendor
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  • Oman, a frequent intermediary between Washington and Tehran, has found its balancing act suddenly precarious.
    — Kareem Chehayeb, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Independent Chinese refiners take in the bulk of it, often rebranded as Malaysian or Indonesian crude and settled through intermediaries outside the dollar system, according to Kpler.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026
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  • Rogue OpenAI agents’ unprecedented coordination during the Hugging Face attack significantly increases the risk of AI escaping human control, analysts said, days after investigators released a bombshell report into the incident.
    — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • This was followed by the creation of the Special Operations Executive (SOE) on July 22 to handle espionage and resistance agents, and the first raids were already being carried out.
    — David Szondy August 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
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  • Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz are ambassadors for Oura, the USTA’s first official wearable partner.
    — Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The elder Dean was one of college basketball’s great ambassadors, working for Converse from 1959-87 while becoming the SEC’s signature television voice.
    — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of ambassador
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  • Private-credit and infrastructure managers act as the middlemen, turning projects like data centers into debt those institutions can hold.
    — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026
  • But one of the deals in which Aikebaer, 60, acted as middleman — a plan to build a luxury apartment building in Pasadena — went south, according to Bo’s civil attorney, Michael Chen.
    — Hailey Wang, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
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