as in to decide
to give an opinion about (something at issue or in dispute)
will arbitrate the dispute between the company and the labor union
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Recent Examples of arbitrate
In the event a matter must be arbitrated before a neutral arbitrator, the arbitration provision could nonetheless spell out certain criteria that the league believes are important to the league’s interests and which the arbitrator must consider in reaching a decision.
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Chris Deubert, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The panel further critiqued the commissioner as in a conflicted position to arbitrate.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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
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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Chris Deubert, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The panel further critiqued the commissioner as in a conflicted position to arbitrate.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arbitrate
Verb
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Others believed Los Angeles should have put the deciding play in quarterback Matthew Stafford's hands.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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When seeking to prosecute someone, a state attorney can file charges against them or choose to present evidence before a grand jury, composed of citizens who then must decide whether there is probable cause to issue an indictment and move to a trial.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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After just a few minutes on each arm, the soreness had noticeably decreased, and my arms looked more defined and less puffy, especially near the underarm area where water retention tends to settle.—
Francesca Krempa,
StyleCaster,
4 Oct. 2025
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Skipping regular washes—Letting white towels sit too long between washes gives body oils, makeup, and mildew more time to settle into the fibers and stain them permanently.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Experts determined that Gaza City had slid into famine shortly before Israel launched its major offensive there aimed at occupying it.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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Promoter reserves the right to verify eligibility and to adjudicate on any dispute at any time.—
Time,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
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Death penalty appeals would also be required to be adjudicated within two years of filing rather than allowing them to fester in the judicial system.—
Greg Norman , Charles Creitz,
FOXNews.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Bowers if officially listed as questionable with a knee injury for Vegas’ game at Lucas Oil Stadium this weekend, but judging by what happened on Friday, his chances of playing on Sunday look awfully grim.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Contestants were evaluated on more than just their runway presence — they were judged on communication skills, language ability, etiquette and physical fitness.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Arbitrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arbitrate. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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