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
Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Buxton got into a disagreement with the plate umpire about the pitch clock and, in frustration, said a magic word that prompted an ejection.
—David Brown, Twin Cities, 1 Apr. 2026
Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Hoberg didn’t umpire last season.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 30 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Following that play, Bello drew another swinging strike — which should have been strike three — but home plate umpire Mark Wegner signaled a 1-2 count and nobody seemed to realize the mistake.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Buxton got into a disagreement with the plate umpire about the pitch clock and, in frustration, said a magic word that prompted an ejection.
—David Brown, Twin Cities, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
Evans actually spends time umpiring youth games.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Hoberg didn’t umpire last season.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 30 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for umpire
Noun
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The 42-year-old Swanson overmatched Landwehr with a bevy of punches to the head before referee Herb Dean stepped in to stop the fight with 54 seconds left in the opening round.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The 42-year-old Swanson overmatched Landwehr with a bevy of punches to the head before referee Herb Dean stepped in to stop the fight with 54 seconds left in the opening round.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Chicago has a 13-32 record in games decided by at least 10 points.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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What Santa Clara County decides in the coming months will not stay within our borders.—
Maria Noel Fernandez,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The judge ultimately came to the temporary decision of Mortensen being granted temporary custody for Ever with supervised visits for Paul — an arrangement that will last until a second hearing on April 30 to discuss competing protective orders filed by Paul and Mortensen.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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But then federal prosecutors appealed a judge's decision granting him bond with electronic monitoring, and the judge agreed Friday to put it on hold while that appeal plays out.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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While the daily hustle is just beginning for many, evidenced by the amount of foot traffic spotted passing by through the glass windows of the hotel’s restaurant, Jeff Peterson settles in to momentarily enjoy the Hornets’ metamorphosis and enthusiasm engulfing the franchise.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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The ball bounced back toward the hole and ended up settling off the green.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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The group also may simulate visits during these evaluations, to determine how the dogs and handlers deal with certain situations.—
Mikayla Bunnell,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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Only the first four picks of the draft are determined by the lottery drawing, with the rest of the first round determined by inverse order of record.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Khalid Hamideh, a local attorney who has worked with the tribunal, said the group arbitrates in civil family matters as well as in contractual disputes.—
Isabella Volmert,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Who is or is not punk rock is still something Love and Corgan deny Gordon the right to arbitrate.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
1 Apr. 2026
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Coffey opened a special court in a homeless shelter so homeless people facing misdemeanors could have their cases adjudicated.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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The State Department said that all visa applications will be adjudicated on a case-by-case basis by officers.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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The Hart Trophy, voted on by members of the Professional Hockey Writers Association, is awarded to the NHL player adjudged to be the most valuable to his team, and Celebrini seems to fit that description.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
6 Apr. 2026
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There was a nervy finale at San Siro as Nikola Vlasic pulled one back from the penalty spot after Pavlovic was adjudged to have dragged down Simeone.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Umpire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/umpire. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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