Thesaurus results for ARBITRATOR

arbitrator

noun

ˈär-bə-ˌtrā-tər

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 Last year the Second U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against the NFL, finding the league’s arbitration structure potentially unfair because Goodell serves as both the league’s chief executive and the arbitrator. —

Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026 But an 1899 decision by arbitrators from Britain, Russia and the United States drew the border along the Essequibo River largely in favor of Guyana. —

Molly Quell, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026 But an 1899 decision by arbitrators from Britain, Russia and the United States drew the border along the Essequibo River largely in favor of Guyana. —

ABC News, 10 May 2026 Having a neutral arbitrator hear teacher termination cases, like many public employees, would ensure fairness when a teacher’s career is on the line. —

Rep. Nick Menapace, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for arbitrator

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Both Brunson and Knicks coach Mike Brown screamed at the referees for not calling a foul on Wembanyama, which could have been ruled a flagrant closeout.

— Dan Zaksheske, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
The penalty was upheld by the video assistant referee system, but the broadcast noted that Embelo might have been offside before fielding the cross.

— Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026