as in referees
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 arbitrators
The odds of a court petition would be long, however, as federal law requires judges to show deference towards arbitrators.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 Sep. 2025
To adapt to this, brands must understand how to communicate the value of their content to an entirely new set of arbitrators, including AI bots and agents.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Members of the organization are from 22 countries and include economic development planners, appraisers, investors, pension fund advisers, economists, arbitrators, brokers, lenders and finance.
—Carol Cain, Freep.com, 25 Aug. 2025
When labor and management in Connecticut hammer out an agreement, there’s a strong expectation from arbitrators and the courts that these agreements will be put into practice.
—Frank Ricci, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2025
Now, with the reliance of courts to act as non-political arbitrators continues to be questioned, McConnell offered a warning to the Senate about the need to continue an objective confirmation process.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 20 Feb. 2025
Alligator’s reverence for the trappings and cadences of ’90s rap plays well with the kind of arbitrators who’ve put all three of Nas’s King’s Disease albums in the running for trophies.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 10 Dec. 2024
This abuse gave unelected, foreign arbitrators the power to impose new obligations and liabilities on the United States.
—Robert E. Lighthizer, Foreign Affairs, 27 Sep. 2023
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 Sep. 2025
To adapt to this, brands must understand how to communicate the value of their content to an entirely new set of arbitrators, including AI bots and agents.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Members of the organization are from 22 countries and include economic development planners, appraisers, investors, pension fund advisers, economists, arbitrators, brokers, lenders and finance.
—Carol Cain, Freep.com, 25 Aug. 2025
When labor and management in Connecticut hammer out an agreement, there’s a strong expectation from arbitrators and the courts that these agreements will be put into practice.
—Frank Ricci, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2025
Now, with the reliance of courts to act as non-political arbitrators continues to be questioned, McConnell offered a warning to the Senate about the need to continue an objective confirmation process.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 20 Feb. 2025
Alligator’s reverence for the trappings and cadences of ’90s rap plays well with the kind of arbitrators who’ve put all three of Nas’s King’s Disease albums in the running for trophies.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 10 Dec. 2024
This abuse gave unelected, foreign arbitrators the power to impose new obligations and liabilities on the United States.
—Robert E. Lighthizer, Foreign Affairs, 27 Sep. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arbitrators
Noun
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In the past year, there has been talk of the Chiefs being lucky, getting help from the referees, etc.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
11 Sep. 2025
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Yet, Springfield Central coach William Watson and his group remained on the field, as the referees stood silently.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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Keep reading for the Dancing With the Stars premiere scores, what the judges thought about each dance and if any of your favorites were eliminated in Week 1.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Partnered with Val Chmerkovskiy, Earle tackled a challenging routine that impressed the judges.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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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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Major League Baseball Rule 21 prohibits anyone connected to the game-including players, umpires, and staff-from gambling on any baseball or softball game, regardless of the level.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Arbitrators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arbitrators. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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