as in referee
a person who impartially decides or resolves a dispute or controversy
usually acts as umpire in the all-too-frequent squabbles between the two other roommates
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as in to decide
to give an opinion about (something at issue or in dispute)
in our family disputes regarding the use of our home entertainment system are umpired by Dad
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Recent Examples of umpire
Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
The Russian launched a tirade at the chair umpire after a photographer stepped onto the court surface before repeatedly hitting his racket against his bench at the match’s conclusion.
—Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2025
Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 9 Aug. 2025
In 2010, Pawol began umpiring college softball before attending an MLB umpire tryout 2015.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Marlins second baseman Xavier Edwards was ejected by home plate umpire Brennan Miller after grounding out in the first inning.
—Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
The Russian launched a tirade at the chair umpire after a photographer stepped onto the court surface before repeatedly hitting his racket against his bench at the match’s conclusion.
—Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
Gera never umpired another game of professional baseball.
—Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 9 Aug. 2025
In 2010, Pawol began umpiring college softball before attending an MLB umpire tryout 2015.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for umpire
Noun
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The referee threw a flag on the play, calling a 15-yard unnecessary roughness penalty on Tart.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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But referees are also allowed to disqualify a player when the foul is particularly flagrant.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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How would Trump react to his administration now getting to decide the fate of CNN?—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
12 Sep. 2025
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Ego Nwodim has decided to leave the NBC show after seven seasons.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While the former army officer impressed judges with her delicate sugar work and love of French patisserie, navigating life after her win proved unexpectedly difficult.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Herald filed a letter to the judge on Thursday.—
Julie K. Brown Miami Herald,
Arkansas Online,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Science is never settled For decades, it was assumed that AHE was always spin-driven and only occurred in magnetic materials.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Sep. 2025
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Keough said her grandmother tried to settle Lisa Marie's estate less than 24 hours after her death in 2023.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Office of the Inspector General launched a criminal investigation and determined the shots had been fired from where two FBI agents and an Oregon State Police officer had been standing.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Sep. 2025
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The first thing her soon-to-be husband did was fly to North Carolina to bring their youngest daughter home from camp, determined to have the entire family together for the special day.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In the event a matter must be arbitrated before a neutral arbitrator, the arbitration provision could nonetheless spell out certain criteria that the league believes are important to the league’s interests and which the arbitrator must consider in reaching a decision.—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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The panel further critiqued the commissioner as in a conflicted position to arbitrate.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The new rule and the announcement that USCIS officers can carry firearms are the most recent steps to transform the agency into a different entity, away from one founded to adjudicate benefit applications and provide services to the public.—
Stuart Anderson,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The charges are adjudicated through what's known as the Office of Student Conflict Resolution, a university service that facilitates dialogue and offers mediation services to students.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Given to the coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team’s success.—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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After encouragement from the Barcelona players, the goal was reviewed by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), who adjudged that Maanum had strayed marginally offside before receiving the ball.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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“Umpire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/umpire. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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