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
Stillman was one of the CPD officers who, amid the slowdown, opted to have his case decided out of public view by a third-party arbitrator.
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Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025
Within 12 hours, the Canadian government intervened, requesting that the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) impose binding arbitration—a dispute resolution process that involves an arbitrator who makes a final legally binding decision.
—Charmaine Noronha, AFAR Media, 19 Aug. 2025
The airline said the CIRB has extended the term of the existing collective agreement until a new one is determined by the arbitrator.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2025
At Thursday’s hearing, judge Josh Burgess asked the parties to attempt to find and agree on a Christian arbitrator to settle the matter.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2025
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Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025
Within 12 hours, the Canadian government intervened, requesting that the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) impose binding arbitration—a dispute resolution process that involves an arbitrator who makes a final legally binding decision.
—Charmaine Noronha, AFAR Media, 19 Aug. 2025
The airline said the CIRB has extended the term of the existing collective agreement until a new one is determined by the arbitrator.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2025
At Thursday’s hearing, judge Josh Burgess asked the parties to attempt to find and agree on a Christian arbitrator to settle the matter.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arbitrator
Noun
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His fellow referees dressed as a fisherman, an admiral and a commander.—
M.L. Elrick,
Freep.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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While normal interaction between players and referees will continue, the aim is that guidance will stop players from surrounding the referees in key incidents.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While the former army officer impressed judges with her delicate sugar work and love of French patisserie, navigating life after her win proved unexpectedly difficult.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Herald filed a letter to the judge on Thursday.—
Julie K. Brown Miami Herald,
Arkansas Online,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Jazz Chisholm also expressed frustration with the umpire after he was called out on strikes.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Johnson grabbed the bat and gathered with the three other umpires in his crew.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Arbitrator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arbitrator. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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