arbitrating

present participle of arbitrate

Example Sentences

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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
Verb
  • Because mRNA vaccines can be produced faster than conventional shots, manufacturers may eventually be able to wait longer before deciding which strains to target — and respond faster if circulating strains change.
    Sally C. Pipes, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Before deciding someone is reckless or overly cautious, look at what each of you is actually trying to protect.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The digital campaign identifies Mayor Bryan Calvo and members of the Hialeah City Council as the decision makers responsible for determining the library’s fate.
    Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Just how useful the rankings are in determining the quality of a college is up for debate.
    Jason Armesto, AJC.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The Broncos’ offense started the game with a punt, a fumble from Riley and a turnover on downs before settling in for three methodical TD drives.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The company is accustomed to settling on its coffee sources 12 to 24 months ahead of time.
    David Goldman, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • For the tech bros who have been given the power to make policy will soon algorithmicize everything left, stripping even the token human intermediary from the process of adjudicating care.
    Elizabeth Nicholas, Vanity Fair, 9 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • His upcoming show next week promises to be another cheeky affair, at least judging by the teaser Martens shared with his 367,000 followers on Instagram on Thursday that showed a woman’s butt and men’s abs behind a steamy glass panel.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • This is not easy for Robin (Griffin), who, judging by his nervously twitching legs and tendency to info-dump on interlocutors, finds ordinary interactions very stressful.
    Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Deodands were a messy, odd, and imperfect way of resolving tragedies without clear perpetrators.
    Amelia Soth, JSTOR Daily, 16 Sep. 2026
  • After an intriguing start to the second act, the pacing begins to lag before resolving with an overly tidy and quick ending.
    Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

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“Arbitrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arbitrating. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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