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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 More transparency around the ownership structures of the arbitrators is also needed. — Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2026 Be a resource, not an arbitrator, when a tough decision needs to be made. — Julie Williamson, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 The agreement requires them to pursue their claims against Stake before a private arbitrator rather than in court, the judge said. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026 Dern served as an arbitrator and mediator in entertainment and labor disputes starting in 1967. — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for arbitrator

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The grey area here is how long the referee waits before starting the countdown.

— Graham Scott, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Shin guards Before the game begins, the referee will make sure every child is wearing a pair of shin guards for protection.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of referee

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Hearings on Anthony's requests for a retrial and a new judge were set to begin Wednesday in suburban Dallas.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
During a court appearance, a Broward County judge ordered Smith held without bond on the charges and prohibited him from contacting any victims involved in the case.

— Abby Dodge, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of judge

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First base umpire John Libka also ejected Blue Jays assistant hitting coach Lou Iannotti in the seventh inning.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Dubón expressed frustration that Torres didn’t check with the first-base umpire, and then manager Walt Weiss interjected in his defense.

— Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of umpire

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