Thesaurus results for ARBITRATOR

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 Each side in the dispute — the healthcare provider and the insurer — pays into the process prior to the arbitrator making any decision. — Anna Schecter, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026 The arbitrators would focus on key employment elements such as wages and hours and would hold hearings and receive evidence from the parties. — Jon Regardie, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 The arbitrator also concluded that neither the ITIA nor the WTA Tour had a duty to warn players about contaminated meat. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Sep. 2026 The arbitrator’s decision, unlike a court ruling, does not establish legal precedent. — Hannah Fingerhut, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for arbitrator

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Former Hollywood High principal Jim Tunney was a long-time NFL referee.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Following a 33-32 victory over the New York Giants in Week 7 of the 2025 season while playing for the Denver Broncos, Greenlaw chased and verbally threatened referee Brad Allen as the officiating crew was leaving the field.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026

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But in 2025, Congress eliminated that tax — and in early August, a federal judge in Texas ruled that without it, those other measures for extra vetting were unconstitutional, the Idaho Statesman reported at the time.

— Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 13 Oct. 2026
The same isn’t true if the NCAA wins, since athletes elsewhere can still try their luck with judges near them.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2026

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The Rays challenged the calls at both first and second and Mesa was ruled safe when a video review overturned the out decision by first base umpire Mark Ripperger.

— Rob Maaddi, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026
Among 25 umpires who worked the first two rounds, four had perfect rates and were confirmed on all challenges.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026

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