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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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His previous spell on the Bernabeu bench was filled with arguments and feuds, with the Portuguese angrily taking on referees, journalists, opposition coaches and even his own players.

— Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
The other problem is that the referees addressed that exact question after the game.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of referee

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The judge believes the defendant tried to obstruct justice and tamper with witnesses ahead of a trial scheduled for next year.

— Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Amid tight security, Najib stood inside a cage wearing a prisoner’s uniform as the judge read the sentence.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of judge

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After a brief huddle by the umpires, plate ump and crew chief Alan Porter ejected Martin without any warning issued.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
The umpires deliberated, then crew chief Chris Guccione spoke separately with Blue Jays manager John Schneider and Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy.

— Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of umpire

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