arbitrating

verb

present participle of arbitrate
as in deciding
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 arbitrating The planned center for arbitrating investment and commercial disputes, for example, will sit within the Syrian Investment Authority, which is itself attached to the presidency. — Jesse Marks, Foreign Affairs, 31 Aug. 2026 Plaintiffs attorneys, legislators and patients say Kaiser’s private and confidential process for arbitrating legal disputes over medical care still has key flaws that favor Kaiser over patients bringing malpractice cases. — Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026 Meanwhile, the leaders reported that the core business of the guild — paying residuals, arbitrating credit disputes, and so on — continues, though the guild’s offices, theater and library remain closed. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026 Its jurisdiction over credits is especially powerful, arbitrating decisions that can shape careers, reputations, and earnings. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Feb. 2026 Volunteers often are needed for low-level jobs that Quimby does willingly, including keeping track of how long a person is taking for a shower, arbitrating the line for use of two bathrooms, and moderating use of washers and driers. — Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2026 The above proposal would incentivize claimants to name the league or the Commissioner as a party to avoid arbitrating in front of the Commissioner. — Chris Deubert, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arbitrating
  1. deciding
  2. determining
  3. settling
  4. adjudicating
  5. judging
  6. resolving
Verb
  • As a retired fighter, Taylor faces the daunting task of deciding what comes next.
    — Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Right to Work laws consistently rank as one of the most important factors business leaders consider when deciding which state to relocate to or expand in, creating new jobs.
    — Mark Mix, Sun Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of deciding
Verb
  • Additionally, potential buyers should consider the likely lifespan of the car when determining the length of their loan, Yoon said.
    — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • That means determining how robots are transported, controlled, tasked, and integrated with soldiers and existing command structures.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of determining
Verb
  • Brighton could progress the ball into Chelsea’s third and then settle into possession, becoming comfortable enough to maintain it, with the Chelsea players settling into a block.
    — Jon Mackenzie, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Average daily volume across US prediction markets reached nearly $2 billion in July, settling everything from Fed decisions to World Cup outcomes to Congressional votes.
    — Semafor Events, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of settling
Verb
  • Kulkarni said their current priorities are to keep Bondonga from being relocated and adjudicating her green card application while also pushing her team's habeas corpus application forward, attempting to prove her detention unlawful.
    — Ruby Grisin, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The Justices’ daily business involves resolving ambiguities, clarifying jurisdiction, harmonizing conflicting statutes, and adjudicating conflicts in special jurisdictions.
    — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of adjudicating
Verb
  • The journalist took to the comment section of the social media post announcing her return to CBS Mornings and asked for a chance before judging.
    — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2026
  • As those connected with Newcastle have discovered, judging windows in their immediate aftermath can be imprecise, as perceptions are a moveable feast.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of judging
Verb
  • Politicians, naturally, have stepped in without resolving anything yet.
    — Matt Baker, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • After resolving a bruising carriage standoff with Disney in 2023, the company has been able to strike unique agreements with programmers using that agreement as a template.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of resolving

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“Arbitrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arbitrating. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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