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
Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
But the umpires confirmed the home run, coupling Adell with Canseco in numerous social media posts.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Johnson was ejected after leaving the dugout and arguing with the umpires.
—Sarah Spencer, AJC.com, 31 May 2026
Kotsay went out to talk to the umpires between innings but was unable to get the challenge back.
—ABC News, 30 May 2026
Major league umpires are facing video review on balls and strikes for the first time.
—New York Times, 29 May 2026
After conferring, the umpires agreed, ruling her out.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Nor does Moeller have to confer with the umpires’ crew chief over lightning in the area or forecasted rain that might halt play in the middle innings.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
From 1986 to 2008, Maddux was baseball’s ultimate control pitcher, and home plate umpires were his friends.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 23 May 2026
Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Noun
Fights between managers and umpires.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
But the umpires confirmed the home run, coupling Adell with Canseco in numerous social media posts.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Johnson was ejected after leaving the dugout and arguing with the umpires.
—Sarah Spencer, AJC.com, 31 May 2026
Kotsay went out to talk to the umpires between innings but was unable to get the challenge back.
—ABC News, 30 May 2026
Major league umpires are facing video review on balls and strikes for the first time.
—New York Times, 29 May 2026
After conferring, the umpires agreed, ruling her out.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Nor does Moeller have to confer with the umpires’ crew chief over lightning in the area or forecasted rain that might halt play in the middle innings.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
From 1986 to 2008, Maddux was baseball’s ultimate control pitcher, and home plate umpires were his friends.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 23 May 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
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During first-half stoppage time, Rezaeian’s free kick was headed home by Ali Nemati, but Nemati was clearly offside and the goal was waived off by the referees.—
Iliana Limón Romero,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Adidas has also outfitted World Cup referees since 1978, but this is the first time its trademark three-stripe design has been prominently featured on referee uniforms.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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This time, judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie convinced him to give the show another shot, igniting his journey all the way to the finale.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026
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The truck just leans into the work and gets on with life like a ranch foreman who drinks coffee black and silently judges your hitch setup.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 May 2026
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Studios will also be required to notify the DGA if an employer decides to license a director’s work to train a generative AI system to create new work.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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In the second step, a machine learning algorithm decides how to best combine the strength estimates with other information about the teams.—
Achim Zeileis,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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Authorities did say that additional information will be released once the three individuals are identified, and when the medical examiner determines their cause of death.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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If the state determines the bear is a threat to public safety, it will be euthanized.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Soft, salt‑sweet air settles over a stretch of sand where no one seems in a rush to be anywhere else.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
17 June 2026
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Still, after the dust settles, the Iranian regime may end up in a better financial situation than before the war started.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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“Umpires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/umpires. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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