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
Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
He was also remembered for his cartoonish crashouts and the 141 times umpires ejected him during his Braves tenure.
—Levi Weaver, New York Times, 14 May 2026
But his responses in press gatherings to whatever umpires did (or didn’t do) in his opinion were vanilla instead tutti-frutti.
—Terence Moore, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
The homer, which snuck just inside the foul pole in right field, was upheld after being reviewed by umpires.
—Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 7 May 2026
Along with those changes, umpires have also become more accurate than ever.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
Saarloos was ejected while arguing with umpires after a TCU defensive out was overturned on video review.
—Jim Barnes
may 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 May 2026
Ace changed that by competing under official rules set by the International Table Tennis Federation, with licensed umpires overseeing matches.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Sierra Canyon coach Tom Meusborn had a brief discussion with the umpires but their decision was not reversed.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Noun
The umpires alert all players as Royals bench coach Paul Hoover places a phone call.
—Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
He was also remembered for his cartoonish crashouts and the 141 times umpires ejected him during his Braves tenure.
—Levi Weaver, New York Times, 14 May 2026
But his responses in press gatherings to whatever umpires did (or didn’t do) in his opinion were vanilla instead tutti-frutti.
—Terence Moore, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
The homer, which snuck just inside the foul pole in right field, was upheld after being reviewed by umpires.
—Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 7 May 2026
Along with those changes, umpires have also become more accurate than ever.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
Saarloos was ejected while arguing with umpires after a TCU defensive out was overturned on video review.
—Jim Barnes
may 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 May 2026
Ace changed that by competing under official rules set by the International Table Tennis Federation, with licensed umpires overseeing matches.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Sierra Canyon coach Tom Meusborn had a brief discussion with the umpires but their decision was not reversed.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
For the first time in the big leagues, umpires’ ball and strike calls can be challenged and either upheld or overturned after a quick review of the pitch data.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for umpires
Noun
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The referees argued over which wrestler hit first but the match was seemingly declared a tie.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Even at this year’s Winter Olympics in Milan, body contact in the women’s tournament was more apparent than ever, with referees allowing more checking to occur.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
Verb
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American Idol judges Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood and Luke Bryan reacted to Seacrest’s on-air announcement with a mix of shock and confusion.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
6 Apr. 2026
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In episode three, Mary judges Eleanor pretty harshly for her choices with Robert.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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So in that sense, a lot of what clipping does is help good artists find the audiences who would’ve liked them anyway by accelerating the early excitement just enough to push them past the algorithmic threshold that decides who gets discovered and who doesn’t.—
Lane Brown,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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And the audience, Hammond has come to understand, is ultimately the one who decides.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The general election determines officeholders for statewide positions, including for Georgia governor and lieutenant governor, both of which have no incumbents running.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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If Hoskins determines that the referendum does not qualify for the ballot, that decision is also poised to spark another round of legal battles to decide the fate of the campaign.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Venturella’s appointment comes as Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin settles into his role atop the Cabinet agency overseeing ICE.—
Heather Hollingsworth,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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There will be both winners and losers when the dust settles.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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“Umpires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/umpires. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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