as in referees
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 judges
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 umpires
Jack Perry, The Providence Journal, 16 Feb. 2026
However, when they are made aware of delivery issues, game umpires are positioned to observe the delivery for three ends.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Or the longtime human umpires whose strike zones are about to get robot-ized?
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
The hardest part of being a catcher is adjusting to the different pitchers and different umpires.
—Rick Cantu, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
Years ago, Major League Baseball had a crisis in which umpires notoriously had their own versions of the strike zone for batters.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Noun
Supporters say the legislation is needed to protect sports officials, send a message and also because unruly behavior by fans, parents and coaches has led to an officials shortage, sending some into early retirement and discouraging others from becoming referees, umpires or officials.
—Jack Perry, The Providence Journal, 16 Feb. 2026
However, when they are made aware of delivery issues, game umpires are positioned to observe the delivery for three ends.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Or the longtime human umpires whose strike zones are about to get robot-ized?
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
The hardest part of being a catcher is adjusting to the different pitchers and different umpires.
—Rick Cantu, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
Years ago, Major League Baseball had a crisis in which umpires notoriously had their own versions of the strike zone for batters.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for umpires
Noun
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Messi made headlines after the match when a video circulated of him following referees into an LA Coliseum hallway before Suarez guided him away to prevent further confrontation.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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Pennanen had no issue with the Canadian referees, saying postgame that Team Canada was a very good team that deserved to win.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But Herzog never judges or condescends to Treadwell, even if his involvement in documenting the fallout becomes increasingly complicated.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Feb. 2026
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Alongside him, judges Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie will return for their second year as a trio.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Perhaps general manager Brett Veach decides to trade down.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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As a way to claim his inheritance, Becket decides to get rid of every other Redfellow in line for it.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But according to Vana, Amazon determines the order of search results using a formula that considers many factors, including the number of reviews and the average rating — suggesting that more reviews and higher ratings help get a seller's products placed higher in search results.—
James Doubek,
NPR,
26 Feb. 2026
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The company, in consultation with the seller and their agent and after a home inspection, determines a fair selling price.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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And while the first half of this season felt overstuffed with subplots, its second half settles more evenly into all of them, including the woes and romances of both London’s elite and its more lower-class members.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
26 Feb. 2026
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Over time, that greasy film that settles on your wood cabinets can trap dirt and dust, making the buildup hard to remove.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Umpires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/umpires. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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