Synonyms of arbitrating

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deciding
• determining
• settling
• adjudicating
• judging
• resolving
• adjudging
• prosecuting
• weighing
• refereeing
• considering
• ruling (on)
• hearing
• umpiring
• mediating
• deliberating
• negotiating
• concluding
• deeming
• pondering
• trying
• moderating
• sizing up
• finding (for or against)
• redetermining
• rejudging

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hedging
• skirting
• equivocating
• pussyfooting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of arbitrating

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