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 agreement also provides that any disputes over arbitrability would be delegated to the arbitrator.
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Ars Technica, 30 Sep. 2024
Their cases would instead be decided by an arbitrator, rather than a court of law.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2025
Bringing in an independent arbitrator to review both sides’ arguments typically occurs when contract discussions are stalled or there is a stalemate and is a required step before the union can go on strike.
—Ikram Mohamed, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025
The arbitrator ruled that the school district established grounds for Chen’s termination.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2025
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Ars Technica, 30 Sep. 2024
Their cases would instead be decided by an arbitrator, rather than a court of law.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2025
Bringing in an independent arbitrator to review both sides’ arguments typically occurs when contract discussions are stalled or there is a stalemate and is a required step before the union can go on strike.
—Ikram Mohamed, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025
The arbitrator ruled that the school district established grounds for Chen’s termination.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arbitrator
Noun
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The game got quite physical as the referees let the players play.—
Chris Hays,
Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2025
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In the ninth round, Price had Jonas on the canvas, but it was ruled no knockdown by the referee.—
Sarah Shephard,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In 2024, Boston federal judge Dennis Saylor dismissed Mexico's case but he later was overruled by a federal appeals court.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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Other judges have reached the same conclusion so far.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Major League Baseball umpires get the vast majority of ball-strike calls right.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Previously tested in the minor leagues, with positive feedback and results, the ABS challenge system enables pitchers, batters and catchers — but not managers, crucially — to fact-check umpires in real time by requesting a specific pitch be reviewed by the automated zone.—
Aaron Gleeman,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Arbitrator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arbitrator. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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