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
Skubal’s salary was decided by a three-person panel of independent arbitrators after a Wednesday hearing in Arizona.
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Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
An arbitrator, however, on Monday released a ruling that Rozier’s salary, including the amount previously withheld, must be paid directly to the 31-year-old guard.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
The arbitrator's decision came Monday, Rozier's attorney said.
—Chloe Atkins, NBC news, 4 Feb. 2026
The Court has now referred the case back to the original arbitrator, the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
An arbitrator, however, on Monday released a ruling that Rozier’s salary, including the amount previously withheld, must be paid directly to the 31-year-old guard.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
The arbitrator's decision came Monday, Rozier's attorney said.
—Chloe Atkins, NBC news, 4 Feb. 2026
The Court has now referred the case back to the original arbitrator, the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arbitrator
Noun
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Specifically, Sweden reported to referees that Canada’s Marc Kennedy was illegally touching his stone, giving it a secondary push with his finger after releasing the handle on top.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
14 Feb. 2026
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To create authentic plays, the film’s team consulted with real basketball players, including 19-year NBA veteran Andre Iguodala, who also voices a zebra working as a referee.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The judge seemed to account strongly for the prosecution's evidence of Thompson's internet search history leading up to the attack.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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What responsibilities do judges have when tech system failures affect victims or defendants?—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But starting this season, it will be used at the major league level, giving players the chance to appeal an umpire’s ball-strike call.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
18 Feb. 2026
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And without an umpire watching closely — or without video evidence — that kind of infraction can be difficult to spot.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Arbitrator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arbitrator. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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