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
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.
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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
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
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Now, after Oklahoma came back from a six-run deficit, the specter of 20 years with no super regionals will loom them for the deciding game on Monday afternoon.—
Michael Cunningham,
AJC.com,
1 June 2026
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So, many homeowners are deciding to stay put and renovate.—
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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The scientists analyzed their data further, determining that the red dwarf stars may have consumed the equivalent of three to ten Earths in planetary matter in total.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
29 May 2026
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Test scores are just one data point that may be used in determining if a child should be held back, alongside classroom grades, teacher recommendations and attendance.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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Medeiros scored on a wild pitch by Aiden Robinson (seven innings, three strikeouts), who dealt with early command issues before settling into a groove.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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So the people settling Adelaide were not the convicts.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 May 2026
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That agency is tasked with adjudicating appeals from federal employees regarding adverse actions taken against them.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The courts are adjudicating those issues.—
Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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Liden’s passageways were most likely rented, judging from the contact information for a Berlin scaffolding company taped to the wall inside one of them.—
Erika Landström,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The View cohosts are fed up with male politicians, judging by Monday's Hot Topics chat.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
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Engineers are shipping code faster, customer service teams are resolving tickets in half the time, and operations teams are automating workflows that used to require approval from three departments.—
Adrienne Down Coulson,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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These include small but powerful things, like making coffee, cleaning up messes, handling obscure admin tasks, managing owners and external reporting, managing cash flow, improving legal contracts, resolving legal conflicts—and staying positive amid times of extreme crisis.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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“Arbitrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arbitrating. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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