as in referee
a person who impartially decides or resolves a dispute or controversy
the couple finally agreed to let the salesclerk be the final arbitrator and tell them which shirt looked best
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Recent Examples of arbitrator
The Wolves didn’t make any moves but still won recently when an arbitrator ruled Monday in favor of Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez in their long battle with Glen Taylor for ownership of the franchise.
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John Hollinger, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
Into the fray is instead galloping an unlikely arbitrator: Gulf States, in particular Saudi Arabia, who are today playing a key though unfamiliar peace-making role.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 May 2025
The grievance process led to a hearing before an arbitrator last year and then a lawsuit that the city will most likely drop as part of the settlement.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2025
Despite an arbitrator ruling in Clearview's favor in December 2023, the company hasn't recouped its investment and now seeks a court order to enforce the arbitration award.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
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John Hollinger, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
Into the fray is instead galloping an unlikely arbitrator: Gulf States, in particular Saudi Arabia, who are today playing a key though unfamiliar peace-making role.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 May 2025
The grievance process led to a hearing before an arbitrator last year and then a lawsuit that the city will most likely drop as part of the settlement.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2025
Despite an arbitrator ruling in Clearview's favor in December 2023, the company hasn't recouped its investment and now seeks a court order to enforce the arbitration award.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arbitrator
Noun
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The problem is why the international referees were not here today.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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According to Sky Sports, Bramall has officiated 11 Premier League games this season, with 17 referees taking charge of more games.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
26 May 2025
Noun
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But then the government appealed, and a three judge panel of the Ninth Circuit heard arguments in April.—
Quil Lawrence,
NPR,
26 May 2025
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This has been observed across various settings, from judges giving less favorable rulings later in the day to professionals like nurses and air traffic controllers showing reduced cognitive sharpness when mentally depleted.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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The game was delayed 18 minutes, first for the umpires to deliberate on what the proper ruling would be, then to clear the field of debris thrown from the Rogers Centre stands.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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The umpire ruled that the out at third was recorded before the run had crossed the plate, but video of the play appeared to show otherwise.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2025
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“Arbitrator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arbitrator. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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