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
He was reinstated to MLB by an independent arbitrator in December 2022, reducing his suspension to 194 games.
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
Grievances over contract violations of last year’s program are expected to be heard before an arbitrator in May, the Teamsters said.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 27 Mar. 2026
At that time an arbitrator overturned the city's decision to fire the then-officer and instead imposed a six-month suspension, Kozal said.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Yet only 17% were ultimately declared ineligible by the arbitrators.
—James Gelfand, STAT, 20 Mar. 2026
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
Grievances over contract violations of last year’s program are expected to be heard before an arbitrator in May, the Teamsters said.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 27 Mar. 2026
At that time an arbitrator overturned the city's decision to fire the then-officer and instead imposed a six-month suspension, Kozal said.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Yet only 17% were ultimately declared ineligible by the arbitrators.
—James Gelfand, STAT, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arbitrator
Noun
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The 42-year-old Swanson overmatched Landwehr with a bevy of punches to the head before referee Herb Dean stepped in to stop the fight with 54 seconds left in the opening round.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The 42-year-old Swanson overmatched Landwehr with a bevy of punches to the head before referee Herb Dean stepped in to stop the fight with 54 seconds left in the opening round.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The judge ultimately came to the temporary decision of Mortensen being granted temporary custody for Ever with supervised visits for Paul — an arrangement that will last until a second hearing on April 30 to discuss competing protective orders filed by Paul and Mortensen.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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But then federal prosecutors appealed a judge's decision granting him bond with electronic monitoring, and the judge agreed Friday to put it on hold while that appeal plays out.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Blue Jays manager John Schneider was ejected in the top of the fifth for arguing with plate umpire Dan Merzel after a balk by Gausman.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Perhaps pitchers and umpires are simply adjusting to the new technology, and by midsummer any early kinks will be forgotten.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Arbitrator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arbitrator. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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