arbitrators

plural of arbitrator
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 decision comes after a STAT investigation found IPRO, as well as other arbitrators tasked with executing the No Surprises Act, were racking up huge profits while frequently deciding in favor of clinicians in the disputes. — Daniel Payne, STAT, 5 Nov. 2026 By the end of the ballot counting period, if Measure A passes, then the county CEO would be removed from the negotiating process, replaced by a board of arbitrators. — Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 3 Nov. 2026 Without those rules, arbitrators are selecting offers that are far above what plans would pay in-network. — Lindsey Murtagh, The Conversation, 29 Oct. 2026 In her interview with The Times, Horvath said arbitrators would be expected to make decisions that consider the county’s fiscal situation. — Jon Regardie, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026 Their idea is to name four arbitrators who would be unfavorable to Taylor & Byrne and one that would be favorable. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026 Kanter could raise the same basic arguments in an arbitration, but it would be conducted in private, and awards by arbitrators are difficult to challenge in court because judges are obligated to give high deference to those awards. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Sep. 2026 In 2026, independent arbitrators have also ruled against the administration’s efforts to circumvent labor agreements with some federal workers. — The Conversation, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026 And, the city argued, Shurin violated Missouri law that requires arbitrators to only decide issues specifically given to them. — Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arbitrators
Noun
  • Vanderbilt looked at referees in disbelief when he was called for a flop.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The clue [Aid in evaluating some calls] refers to calls made by umpires or referees, who often consult SLOW-MOTION replay before making their rulings.
    — Sean McGowan, New York Times, 30 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The appeals judges pressed both sides about the matter and the specifics of Hicks' testimony.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The verdict and sentence was delivered by eight judges at Italy’s highest criminal court, the prima Corte d’Assise, in Rome.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • The contemporary committee considers managers, executives and umpires whose primary contributions have come since 1980.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The clue [Aid in evaluating some calls] refers to calls made by umpires or referees, who often consult SLOW-MOTION replay before making their rulings.
    — Sean McGowan, New York Times, 30 Oct. 2026

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“Arbitrators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arbitrators. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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