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
  • Atlanta’s rotation got upended during its three-game NL wild-card series win over the Philadelphia Phillies, with the Braves using ace Chris Sale in relief in the deciding game.
    — Beth Harris, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The Braves deployed him Thursday, for the final four outs of the deciding game of the wild-card round.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of deciding
Verb
  • Proponents of the move argued that a high school GPA is a better factor in determining readiness than standardized testing that favors students with wealthy parents who can afford private tutors and test prep classes.
    — Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
  • But the main challenge in determining how far the film can go on Oscar nominations morning is still Cruise.
    — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of determining
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  • Likewise, tipping can make settling up uncomfortable when dining out with friends.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The company has faced a wave of lawsuits about child safety and data security, most recently settling a major federal case involving a group of state attorneys general for nearly $17 billion.
    — Caleigh Keating, CNBC, 3 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
  • Google isn’t making any significant design changes to its upcoming midrange Pixel update, judging by the leaks shared by Android Headlines.
    — Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Their 16-year-old had gone from being a naive gamer to converting to an extreme vision of Islam in a matter of months – and began judging the world through that dark prism.
    — Jeff Winter, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of judging
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  • Lee found a way of resolving this line of questioning through the realization that any spatial perception occurs in the eye and mind of a beholder.
    — Barry Schwabsky, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Or, consider an AI agent capable of resolving customer issues.
    — Jayasri Ranganathan, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of resolving

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“Arbitrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arbitrating. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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