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 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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Because teams are deciding whether to devote millions of dollars and precious roster spots to occasionally unreliable males in their early twenties, much of a scout’s work is akin to investigative reporting.

— Dan Greene, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
The former Huskies’ star went off for a game-high 32 points, 11 rebounds and six assists to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves, 139-109, in the deciding Game 6 Friday night to clinch a spot in the Western Conference Finals against Oklahoma City.

— Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2026