ARBITRATING Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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Martin supported the head tax and was the deciding vote recently upholding the mayor’s veto of an ordinance that would have required 30 of 50 aldermen to support future bond authorizations.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
From deciding where to bury them to choosing a place to scatter ashes, families might have questions about what California law allows.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of deciding

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The bigger shift will arguably come from AI, determining the future winners and losers.

— Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Several races in the region are expected to play a key role in determining whether the House and Senate swing from the GOP to the Democrats.

— Daily News Staff, New York Daily News, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of determining

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Canadian visits to the US peaked at nearly 80 million in the early 1990s before settling at around 40 million a year in subsequent decades.

— Soph Warnes, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026
The offensive line, which gave up three first-half sacks against Pittsburgh last weekend before settling in later in the game, will face a stout test in the Tar Heels’ defensive front.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of settling

Verb

The states likewise argued that the board does not raise First Amendment concerns, arguing that the deal will not put the court in the position of adjudicating news judgments.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026
City attorneys argued that the city’s long-standing practice of adjudicating those cases by the Chicago Police Board should remain in place.

— Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of adjudicating

Verb

And judging by the amount of controversy that’s already been stirred up, Sacha Baron Cohen’s iconic character of a middle-class white Brit appropriating hip-hop and Jamaican mannerisms still has the ability to rile people.

— Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026
Not exactly inspired that's what will happen, judging from Luna's comments, but time will tell.

— David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of judging

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Not only successfully resolving all the thousands of cases for individuals, but bringing resources back to our community, providing historic tax relief, securing the border.

— Dan Snyder, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
Although each state has its own rules on raising and resolving a challenge from county officials, certifying the election results is a mandatory duty.

— Philip Wang, Time, 28 Oct. 2026

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