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arbitrator

noun

ˈär-bə-ˌtrā-tər

Definition of arbitrator

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 Texas law allows courts to reject an arbitration award when, for example, the process substantially prejudiced a party’s rights, involved fraud or arbitrator misconduct, or exceeded the arbitrator’s authority. — Asma Uddin, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026 Jeenah Moon | Reuters Gemini Space Station scored a legal victory earlier in August after an arbitrator found the crypto exchange did not mislead users and was not at fault for the collapse of its Earn lending program. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026 The arbitrator credited van der Woude for time served, meaning his suspension was considered to have started on March 27, 2025. — Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2026 Cases are decided by baseball-style arbitration − a process in which the arbitrator must award either the amount proposed by the insurance plan or what the medical provider asks. — Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for arbitrator

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The deranged belief that NFL referees assist the Chiefs would have fueled outrage on social media had the Chiefs won in that manner.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026
The referees called a play dead over an inadvertent whistle that set up another third-down play.

— Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of referee

Noun

Gianmarco does live up to his Simon Cowell role as the panel’s resident skeptic, though Kumail is also an exacting judge, repeatedly grilling or scoffing at the players and even fact-checking them.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
That usually means an immigration judge has ordered their removal after a hearing, including cases when immigrants fail to show up, and the decision was affirmed on appeal or not appealed.

— Ryan J. Foley, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of judge

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Well, things got testy as Shelton complained to the chair umpire about Zverev’s antics ahead of his serves.

— Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2026
The umpire sent base runners back to their initial bases, but Heights coaches disagreed and argued that the runners should advance.

— Emily Ohman, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

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