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
However, there is some talk that the bill, which is set to be taken up by the House this week, could have one of its most important provisions — having a neutral arbitrator hear cases involving teacher terminations — removed.
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Rep. Nick Menapace, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
Leonard was originally penciled in as my fifth-place MVP vote and last First-Team All-NBA selection, until an arbitrator unexpectedly ruled in favor of Cunningham being eligible for awards despite not playing 65 games.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 20 Apr. 2026
The arbitrator found the dealer violated Florida law and told it to take back the car and pay Muratori damages and some legal fees.
—Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Being the family arbitrator is a thankless job; the pay is lousy.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
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Rep. Nick Menapace, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
Leonard was originally penciled in as my fifth-place MVP vote and last First-Team All-NBA selection, until an arbitrator unexpectedly ruled in favor of Cunningham being eligible for awards despite not playing 65 games.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 20 Apr. 2026
The arbitrator found the dealer violated Florida law and told it to take back the car and pay Muratori damages and some legal fees.
—Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Being the family arbitrator is a thankless job; the pay is lousy.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arbitrator
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The combo left Gualtieri lying on the ropes with a look of shock on his face as the referee started his count.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
23 May 2026
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Rhodes was about to line up Zayn for a Cross Rhodes when Gunther came out and put him in a sleeperhold, but the referee didn’t see it.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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Meanwhile, a Cook County judge on Thursday declined to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate alleged wrongdoing by federal agents during Operation Midway Blitz.—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Vêtir also welcomed new additions– Stephanie Horton, senior director of global commerce at Google, and Nina Garcia, editor-in-chief of ELLE and Project Runway judge–to its advisory board, which would help deepen its expertise across global commerce, media, and luxury consumer behavior.—
Roy Stephen Canivel,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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After Will Smith flew out, Max Muncy worked a full count and took a slider near the outside corner that was called strike three by home plate umpire Rob Drake.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
20 May 2026
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Marte’s three-run homer, the first walk-off of his career, was preceded by home plate umpire Bill Miller calling Susac for catcher’s interference.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
20 May 2026
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“Arbitrator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arbitrator. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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