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
Members of the organization are from 22 countries and include economic development planners, appraisers, investors, pension fund advisers, economists, arbitrators, brokers, lenders and finance.
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Carol Cain, Freep.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Stillman was one of the CPD officers who, amid the slowdown, opted to have his case decided out of public view by a third-party arbitrator.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025
The arbitrator’s ruling means neither the Flyers nor the Avalanche — who had agreed to split the final $8 million of Johansen’s contract — have any financial responsibility, and neither team will incur any salary-cap punishment.
—Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2025
At Thursday’s hearing, judge Josh Burgess asked the parties to attempt to find and agree on a Christian arbitrator to settle the matter.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2025
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Carol Cain, Freep.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Stillman was one of the CPD officers who, amid the slowdown, opted to have his case decided out of public view by a third-party arbitrator.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025
The arbitrator’s ruling means neither the Flyers nor the Avalanche — who had agreed to split the final $8 million of Johansen’s contract — have any financial responsibility, and neither team will incur any salary-cap punishment.
—Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2025
At Thursday’s hearing, judge Josh Burgess asked the parties to attempt to find and agree on a Christian arbitrator to settle the matter.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arbitrator
Noun
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Alvarez noted that the referee was seen communicating with her after the spot and that Nia Jax was very careful with her during the post-match attack.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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As the referee, Padilla was one of the three people who submitted an official scorecard for the fight.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The man was arrested and charged with attempting or threatening to kidnap or murder a US judge.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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In September, a federal judge prevented Utah from enforcing them.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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After the top of the first inning, several Yankees batters congregated on the third base line with manager Aaron Boone and the umpires.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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Crew chief and home plate umpire Bill Miller called it a strikeout, only to overturn the call when third-base umpire Chad Fairchild suggested the foul tip hit the ground and should be a foul ball.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Arbitrator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arbitrator. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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