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
An arbitrator has sided with Denver Public Schools in a months-long contract dispute with the district’s teachers union over how big of a raise educators should have received for the 2024-25 academic year.
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Jessica Seaman, The Denver Post, 13 Feb. 2025
The arbitrator reduced Hayes' termination to a 50-day suspension, saying his actions weren't harassment because the women hadn't said they were offended, according to the arbitrator's decision.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 24 Feb. 2025
Now, with the reliance of courts to act as non-political arbitrators continues to be questioned, McConnell offered a warning to the Senate about the need to continue an objective confirmation process.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 20 Feb. 2025
If no agreement is reached by then, a neutral arbitrator will be selected, and the union and the postal service will present evidence.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025
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Jessica Seaman, The Denver Post, 13 Feb. 2025
The arbitrator reduced Hayes' termination to a 50-day suspension, saying his actions weren't harassment because the women hadn't said they were offended, according to the arbitrator's decision.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 24 Feb. 2025
Now, with the reliance of courts to act as non-political arbitrators continues to be questioned, McConnell offered a warning to the Senate about the need to continue an objective confirmation process.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 20 Feb. 2025
If no agreement is reached by then, a neutral arbitrator will be selected, and the union and the postal service will present evidence.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 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 13 Mar. 2025.
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