intermediated

verb

past tense of intermediate
as in intervened
to act as a go-between for opposing sides if the secretary-general chooses to intermediate in this dispute, he'll need all of his diplomatic skills just to get both sides in the same room

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Recent Examples of intermediated Among an internet that’s more automated and intermediated by artificial intelligence, trust becomes the defining factor in every interaction. — Sammy Ahmed, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intermediated
  1. intervened
  2. mediated
  3. interfered
Verb
  • In both cases, the Supreme Court intervened to establish a uniform national rule on issues affecting numerous Americans.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The Nevada Resorts Association, which represents casinos across the state, also intervened as a party in this case and related cases.
    — Marshall Cohen, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of intervened
Verb
  • Even schooling and a lot of other things are mediated through the platforms.
    — Cindy Carcamo, Christian Science Monitor, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Offer him the option of couples counseling so your issues can be mediated.
    — Abigail Van Buren, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of mediated
Verb
  • Charlotte Flair and Chelsea Green both qualified on television, Green over Kiana James and Flair over Nia Jax by disqualification after Jade Cargill interfered.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • One area where the government interfered rather aggressively in the economy concerned the rates and tariffs the railroads charged.
    — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 1 July 2026
Definition of interfered

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“Intermediated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermediated. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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