as in referee
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 to decide
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 umpire
Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
But as fans scattered for cover, umpires let the at-bat roll on.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 6 June 2025
Robot umpires Computer technology to appeal ball/strike calls could be in place for the 2026 regular season.
—Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
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Noun
Thomas Oldham, a longtime youth baseball umpire, was found dead in a pond in 1999 in a case that is still unsolved.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
But as fans scattered for cover, umpires let the at-bat roll on.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
Verb
The throw did not interfere with the play, but the umpiring crew convened regardless.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 6 June 2025
Robot umpires Computer technology to appeal ball/strike calls could be in place for the 2026 regular season.
—Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for umpire
Noun
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Emotional in his postgame news conference, Schmetzer thanked Nancy for advocating for the referees to stop the match.—
Zach Powell,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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There's blood everywhere by the end and Piper, a famous bad guy, has the chance to end Hart with the ring bell while the referee is down.—
Rory Appleton,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
Verb
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After a marathon session, the Senate narrowly passed their version of the legislation with Vice President Vance having to cast the deciding vote.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Last year, for the very first time, Mónica Martínez López decided to run for office.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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The decision to reopen the case to the public eye came a little more than a month after the previous judge retired.—
Evan Mealins,
The Tennessean,
13 July 2025
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On Thursday, a federal judge placed a temporary nationwide block on Trump’s order ending birthright citizenship.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
13 July 2025
Verb
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It was settled for an undisclosed amount in November 1995.—
Danielle Bacher,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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Crandall is a sixth-generation rancher, who’s tending to land that was originally settled by his ancestors in the 1850s—but is thinking proactively about technology in 2025.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
Verb
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The authors determined that women’s romantic competence impacted both partners’ capacity for expressing positive emotions that support closeness.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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As Byron, 17, crossed the stage to get his diploma, his relatives clapped and cheered, determined to stay strong for him.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
7 July 2025
Verb
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Given his often conflicting obligations to cyberspace operations under Title 10 of the U.S. Code and signals intelligence under Title 50, he is compelled to arbitrate in favor of one or the other, rather than advocate on behalf of either side.—
James G. Stavridis,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Oct. 2013
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In May, Morris filed a lawsuit asking Tarrant County courts to force the Southlake megachurch to arbitrate a dispute about his retirement pay, the Star-Telegram previously reported.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 June 2025
Verb
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Since the Biden administration continued its policy of blocking appointments to fill its vacancies, there is now no quorum to adjudicate trade disputes, leaving countries little incentive to abide by the rules anymore.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
12 July 2025
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Only about half of the cases have been adjudicated so far, Sexton said.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Verb
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Given to the coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team’s success.—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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After encouragement from the Barcelona players, the goal was reviewed by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), who adjudged that Maanum had strayed marginally offside before receiving the ball.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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“Umpire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/umpire. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.
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