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
After several similar situations in the Premier League this season, the refereeing body Professional Game Match Officials (PGMO) has been clinging to its position that all such acts must be sanctioned with a red card, in the interests of consistency.
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Beren Cross, New York Times, 26 Apr. 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
Adamson spends weekends hosting competitions, refereeing events and helping build a broader robotics community across South Florida.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
The National Football League (NFL) must overhaul its inconsistent, poorly-performing, horse-and-buggy refereeing system.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Beren Cross, New York Times, 26 Apr. 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
Adamson spends weekends hosting competitions, refereeing events and helping build a broader robotics community across South Florida.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
The National Football League (NFL) must overhaul its inconsistent, poorly-performing, horse-and-buggy refereeing system.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refereeing
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When a new customer is deciding between two similar products, the design can be a tiebreaker.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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Sometimes, the hardest part of making dinner is deciding what to make.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2026
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Harvey Vaile had commissioned the house for his wife but never finished settling in, abandoning designs for the top floor after Sophia Vaile fatally overdosed on laudanum while Harvey was on trial.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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Sardinian bandits sometimes fought back with their own sense of justice, settling matters through raids, kidnappings, and violence.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 May 2026
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The California Department of Housing and Community Development sets general housing goals for a region, determining how many units at what affordability levels are necessary.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2026
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The judge also made clear the scope of a preliminary hearing is limited, focused on whether prosecutors can establish probable cause, not determining guilt or innocence, but said the defense still needs sufficient time to prepare given the volume of material.—
Adam Sabes , Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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Walk all around the plant to check that it is centered and straight, judging by the lowest 2 or 3 feet of a tree’s trunk.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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And judging by the steady stream of locals who stop by, that approach seems to be working.—
Tristan Graziano,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 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 11 May. 2026.
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