as in referee
a person who impartially decides or resolves a dispute or controversy
the couple finally agreed to let the salesclerk be the final arbitrator and tell them which shirt looked best
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Recent Examples of arbitrator
While an arbitrator issues a binding decision, a mediator issues a recommendation that, by itself, does not compel any action from the parties.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Ayala said the police union presented its case this week, and the city will present its proposal to the arbitrator in October.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
To adapt to this, brands must understand how to communicate the value of their content to an entirely new set of arbitrators, including AI bots and agents.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The ruling rejected the league’s attempt to force Flores into arbitration, which would have had Commissioner Roger Goodell serve as the arbitrator.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Ayala said the police union presented its case this week, and the city will present its proposal to the arbitrator in October.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
To adapt to this, brands must understand how to communicate the value of their content to an entirely new set of arbitrators, including AI bots and agents.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The ruling rejected the league’s attempt to force Flores into arbitration, which would have had Commissioner Roger Goodell serve as the arbitrator.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arbitrator
Noun
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The referee threw a flag on Greenlaw.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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The emotions as referee Thomas Bramall blew the final whistle, confirming Wrexham’s first defeat in five Championship games, provided a stark contrast.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And a federal judge last week ordered federal agents to begin wearing their own body cameras this week.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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The moving performance brought Robert to tears, along with judges Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli, and Terri also appeared visibly emotional throughout.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The umpire called Robinson safe, while Berra animatedly disagreed.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Raducanu saw the man during her match against Karolína Muchová, approaching the chair umpire in tears during the second game.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Arbitrator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arbitrator. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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