as in referees
a person who impartially decides or resolves a dispute or controversy
usually acts as umpire in the all-too-frequent squabbles between the two other roommates
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as in judges
to give an opinion about (something at issue or in dispute)
in our family disputes regarding the use of our home entertainment system are umpired by Dad
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Recent Examples of umpires
CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Players and umpires can get a definitive answer when a call is disputed.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
Although everyone in baseball pretty much knows who the worst umpires are, they are never fired or demoted.
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
The 15 seconds is displayed on the pitch clock, and umpires wear a communication device that buzzes when the clock strikes zero.
—Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Aside from the game, Banana Ball also features a number of hijinks, including dancing base coaches and umpires and hitters wielding flaming bats.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2026
Confusion ensued among the umpires.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
Human umpires still make every call on the field.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
The umpires reviewed the call, and it was confirmed by video.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
Scott Barry moved from first base to the plate and the game finished with three umpires.
—CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Players and umpires can get a definitive answer when a call is disputed.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
Although everyone in baseball pretty much knows who the worst umpires are, they are never fired or demoted.
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
The 15 seconds is displayed on the pitch clock, and umpires wear a communication device that buzzes when the clock strikes zero.
—Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Aside from the game, Banana Ball also features a number of hijinks, including dancing base coaches and umpires and hitters wielding flaming bats.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2026
Confusion ensued among the umpires.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
Human umpires still make every call on the field.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
The umpires reviewed the call, and it was confirmed by video.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for umpires
Noun
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There are lessons to be learned from the two disputes, as female referees seek employment opportunities in pro and college sports.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Ayers is not among the 11 referees who were selected to officiate the Final Four games in Indianapolis, Ind.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The program, which launched last month, gave half a dozen Los Angeles County civil court judges access to AI software called Learned Hand.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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With that in mind, here are the top 10 starters with at least 100 pitches thrown this spring so far, ranked by Stuff+, which judges pitches by their physical qualities alone.—
Eno Sarris,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That supervisor, alone, decides where elders will go.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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There is no defeat quite like sitting down for a gaming session after a 10-hour workday, hoping to get your woes out by winning some battles, but your ancient monitor decides to act up.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Smith, the Baylor Scott & White spokeswoman, said the hospital determines financial assistance eligibility when a patient applies for it.—
Gretchen Morgenson,
NBC news,
2 Apr. 2026
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And when that happens, timing—not just direction—determines the outcome.—
byDoug Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And always vacuum up the dust that settles on the floor afterwards.—
Sunshine Flint,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2026
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Once this bet settles within 30 days, your $365 in bonus bets will be credited automatically.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Umpires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/umpires. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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