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
The decision was arbitrated by several sports bodies, including the International Olympic Committee, the International Gymnastics Federation and the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
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Sean Neumann, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
When sophisticated businesses agree to arbitrate, judges are often inclined to dismiss lawsuits attempts to bypass arbitration.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2019
If hip-hop is viewed as a cultural inheritance, then its value – and what’s considered historically important – may be better arbitrated by people in the culture, not outside forces.
—A.d. Carson, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2025
Our borders, if not strictly arbitrary, were certainly arbitrated by outsiders during colonialism, and fixed on the map only six decades ago.
—Namwali Serpell, The New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2025
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Sean Neumann, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
When sophisticated businesses agree to arbitrate, judges are often inclined to dismiss lawsuits attempts to bypass arbitration.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2019
If hip-hop is viewed as a cultural inheritance, then its value – and what’s considered historically important – may be better arbitrated by people in the culture, not outside forces.
—A.d. Carson, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2025
Our borders, if not strictly arbitrary, were certainly arbitrated by outsiders during colonialism, and fixed on the map only six decades ago.
—Namwali Serpell, The New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arbitrate
Verb
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Although, Trump has warned of further military action if Tehran does not now decide to make peace.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 June 2025
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Two of the officials said they were told the administration has decided to award the money.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 June 2025
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The unexpected matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers will be settled on Sunday, June 22 in Oklahoma City.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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As Carter gets settled in at New York's spring practices, the third-overall pick is turning heads and seemingly exceeding expectations.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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Tuesday’s vote was merely a primary to determine who will be representing the Democratic Party.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
25 June 2025
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Authorities have stated that details about the motive and sequence of events will be determined through the ongoing investigation.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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By this point, the stewards already had a long list of incidents to adjudicate — and, because of the timing of Red Bull’s protest, the one that would decide the race result itself was at the bottom of the pile.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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The results are then adjudicated by the NFF Honors Court, which decides the final members of the class, which will be inducted in January of 2026.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2025
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Ratings would be a far better guide to judge interest in this team.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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This is especially true for women whose bodies are constantly scrutinized and judged in a way men’s bodies aren’t.—
Jane Smiley
June 20,
Literary Hub,
20 June 2025
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“Arbitrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arbitrate. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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