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
The difficulty of challenging an arbitrator’s award sometimes dissuades the losing party from spending the time and money necessary to mount a viable challenge.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Most people believe justice happens in the courtroom, where neutral arbitrators weigh facts before the public.
—Keith Wortz, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2026
But Reynolds provided nothing in writing to substantiate any of these concerns, the arbitrator determined.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
An arbitrator overturned the police chief’s decision in 2015.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Most people believe justice happens in the courtroom, where neutral arbitrators weigh facts before the public.
—Keith Wortz, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2026
But Reynolds provided nothing in writing to substantiate any of these concerns, the arbitrator determined.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
An arbitrator overturned the police chief’s decision in 2015.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arbitrator
Noun
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Last year, Republicans also had to deal with days of trading paper with the parliamentarian, a nonpartisan referee of Senate rules who gets to decide whether language complies with budget reconciliation.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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Bless the referees working that game.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
27 Mar. 2026
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The judge scheduled a court hearing for April 2 to consider approving the deal.—
Luc Cohen,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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The deal must still be approved by a judge.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The game featured 11 ABS challenges to plate umpire Andy Fletcher's strike zone, with the Twins going 8 for 9 — including four successful challenges by Ryan Jeffers while batting.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Yankees went a perfect 5-for-5 with ABS challenges in Monday’s 2-1 walk-off loss to the Mariners, but that didn’t stop Boone and company from barking at home plate umpire Mike Estabrook.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Arbitrator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arbitrator. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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