as in deciding
to give an opinion about (something at issue or in dispute)
their father usually ends up refereeing any disputes concerning use of the big TV
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Recent Examples of refereeing
Rather, the extensive injuries and controversial refereeing decisions conspired to make a very bad situation, years in the making, much, much worse.
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Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Rosetti plans to meet soon with refereeing officials from Europe’s main leagues to seek more clarity and consistency next season.
—ABC News, 4 May 2026
His displeasure over certain refereeing decisions has gotten the Boston star ejected from one game and fined $35,000 after another.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Rosetti plans to meet soon with refereeing officials from Europe’s main leagues to seek more clarity and consistency next season.
—ABC News, 4 May 2026
His displeasure over certain refereeing decisions has gotten the Boston star ejected from one game and fined $35,000 after another.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refereeing
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Now, after Oklahoma came back from a six-run deficit, the specter of 20 years with no super regionals will loom them for the deciding game on Monday afternoon.—
Michael Cunningham,
AJC.com,
1 June 2026
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So, many homeowners are deciding to stay put and renovate.—
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Medeiros scored on a wild pitch by Aiden Robinson (seven innings, three strikeouts), who dealt with early command issues before settling into a groove.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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So the people settling Adelaide were not the convicts.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 May 2026
Verb
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The scientists analyzed their data further, determining that the red dwarf stars may have consumed the equivalent of three to ten Earths in planetary matter in total.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
29 May 2026
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Test scores are just one data point that may be used in determining if a child should be held back, alongside classroom grades, teacher recommendations and attendance.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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But the relationship soon fizzled out, with some critics judging Chanel’s sophisticated designs too minimal for the big screen.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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Telly Awards are chosen by a judging council made up of more than 250 experts from video.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
26 May 2026
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That agency is tasked with adjudicating appeals from federal employees regarding adverse actions taken against them.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The courts are adjudicating those issues.—
Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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Ogilvie has also squeezed in umpiring the last three years.—
Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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And the next day, umpiring behind the plate, Bucknor took a foul ball flush in the mask in the second inning and had to come out of the game.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, the leaders reported that the core business of the guild — paying residuals, arbitrating credit disputes, and so on — continues, though the guild’s offices, theater and library remain closed.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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Its jurisdiction over credits is especially powerful, arbitrating decisions that can shape careers, reputations, and earnings.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Refereeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refereeing. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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