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
Cal Phillips
june 19,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
The umpires conferred and spoke with Venable, who seemed puzzled by the inquisition.
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Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
Despite reportedly taking some violent blows to the head and wrestling the alleged thief to the ground, Ballou was able to umpire the Phillies’ game the next night.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Only two umpires will be present for the start of the Texas Rangers vs San Diego Padres game at Globe Life Field because of weather and travel issues in Dallas-Fort Worth on Friday.
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Cal Phillips
june 19,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
The umpires conferred and spoke with Venable, who seemed puzzled by the inquisition.
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Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
Verb
Ogilvie has also squeezed in umpiring the last three years.
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Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
Despite reportedly taking some violent blows to the head and wrestling the alleged thief to the ground, Ballou was able to umpire the Phillies’ game the next night.
—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for umpire
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As Cape Verde prepared its defense, the referee blew the whistle, meaning Messi could proceed.
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Andy Davies, a referee who worked in the Premier League and Championship and was a Select Group referee for over 12 seasons, published a short analysis of the VAR process on this play for ESPN, saying that the review should never have taken place.
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Both Swift and Kelce decided to forgo bridesmaids and groomsmen, per a statement shared with People.
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Later, Swift revealed that she was charmed by Kelce’s willingness to court her so publicly and decided to give him a chance.
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Over three days in the downtown courtroom in June, a Times reporter observed how many immigrants were funneled into the courtroom in groups, and the judge rarely addressed them directly, typically calling up around five cases at a time.
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Prior to the trial beginning, the judge agreed that questions about Brown’s felony conviction for his 2009 assault on then-girlfriend Rihanna would be barred from testimony.
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Delta has denied these allegations and settled Nejat’s lawsuit last year.
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The company agreed to settle the case without admitting liability.
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Readiness is an ongoing practice, not a declaration, determined by daily interactions and the safety to be candid.
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Investigators later determined the teen had distant family members in Colorado.
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In response to the lawsuit, the NFL and teams sought to compel arbitration based on the coaches' employment contracts and a provision of the NFL Constitution that gives the NFL commissioner, Goodell, authority to arbitrate disputes between coaches and member clubs.
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Their contracts require them to confidentially arbitrate with the commissioner (or his designee) as the arbitrator.
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After Coroner Scott Sayers denied the request, Sherwood successfully appealed to the Office of Open Records, or OOR, a state agency responsible for adjudicating Right-To-Know Law disputes.
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Rather than adjudicating guilt, the filmmakers opted to leave the question of truth open to viewers.
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Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov won the Hart Trophy as the NHL player adjudged to be the most valuable to his team, marking the second such honor of his career after also winning the award in 2019.
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And just before the full-time whistle, Brazilian referee Wilton Sampaio adjudged that César Montes prevented a clear and obvious goalscoring opportunity by South Africa, which by the letter of the laws of soccer means a red card, despite its apparent harshness.
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“Umpire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/umpire. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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