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
While an arbitrator issues a binding decision, a mediator issues a recommendation that, by itself, does not compel any action from the parties.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Ayala said the police union presented its case this week, and the city will present its proposal to the arbitrator in October.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
To adapt to this, brands must understand how to communicate the value of their content to an entirely new set of arbitrators, including AI bots and agents.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The ruling rejected the league’s attempt to force Flores into arbitration, which would have had Commissioner Roger Goodell serve as the arbitrator.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Ayala said the police union presented its case this week, and the city will present its proposal to the arbitrator in October.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
To adapt to this, brands must understand how to communicate the value of their content to an entirely new set of arbitrators, including AI bots and agents.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The ruling rejected the league’s attempt to force Flores into arbitration, which would have had Commissioner Roger Goodell serve as the arbitrator.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arbitrator
Noun
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The referee threw a flag on Greenlaw.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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The emotions as referee Thomas Bramall blew the final whistle, confirming Wrexham’s first defeat in five Championship games, provided a stark contrast.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Six months after a high-profile arrest and indictment of a judge at the Milwaukee County Courthouse complex, the county's chief judge has yet to issue a formal policy about what leeway federal immigration agents have to operate in the county's halls of justice.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Dylan, Olivia and Karagach's performance earned them 36/40 from the judges and plenty of high praise.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Vitello himself was suspended four games by the NCAA for chest-bumping an umpire during an argument in 2022.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
23 Oct. 2025
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The umpire called Robinson safe, while Berra animatedly disagreed.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Arbitrator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arbitrator. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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