as in settled
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 arbitrated
Alleged violations of these treaties are arbitrated through the Investor State Dispute Settlement system (ISDS), which has turned out to be a boon for fossil asset owners.
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Jessica F. Green, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2025
International investment treaty disputes are arbitrated under a third-party institution that employs attorneys who specialize in international law and have no particular ties to either party.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
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.
—Chris Deubert, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Jessica F. Green, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2025
International investment treaty disputes are arbitrated under a third-party institution that employs attorneys who specialize in international law and have no particular ties to either party.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
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.
—Chris Deubert, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arbitrated
Verb
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There’s no need to panic — this is very common and typically occurs when dust that has settled on the heating elements burns off.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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After their wedding, a tough reality settled in.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
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These potential legislations could be among several items decided by tight votes.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
2 Feb. 2026
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The blocky mass of gray concrete that serves as the federal courthouse has been a landmark in downtown Fort Lauderdale since 1979, but its days as a place where cases of national importance are decided are numbered.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2026
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After a tall glass of wine, DiGuglielmo called the skater back, determined to talk her out of the comeback.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
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Both bets remain active, meaning they have not yet been resolved because an outcome has not been determined.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Williams, who died late last year, is one of two plaintiffs who have died before their CVA cases were adjudicated.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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That earlier case was not adjudicated, however, and McLeod disappeared after Mitchell’s death.—
Stefani Barber,
NBC news,
26 Dec. 2025
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Too bad for her that her best look so far is on a week she’s not being judged.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2026
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Throughout the competition, each of the five FIT students presented their custom look and were judged on their originality and creativity of design concept and storytelling, as well as design appeal of their finished garments.—
Emily Mercer,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Lebanese Information Minister Paul Morcos said other issues remain to be resolved between the two countries, including the fate of Lebanese believed to have been disappeared into Syrian prisons during Assad's rule and the demarcation of the border between the two countries.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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The document—which has already been widely shared by politicians and political commentators—includes some brief details about how law enforcement followed up on the tips but not about whether the tips were resolved.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
31 Jan. 2026
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The flashpoint transpired in the 32nd minute between Villa and Newcastle United as referee Anthony Taylor adjudged the striker to have left his leg in on a sliding Schar.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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So if the Sharks can stay in the playoff picture, defy the prognosticators and get in, then Celebrini should no doubt be considered for the Hart, given to the player adjudged to be the most valuable to his team.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
6 Dec. 2025
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“Arbitrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arbitrated. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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