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
Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Johnson grabbed the bat and gathered with the three other umpires in his crew.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
Trammell, 27, ripped a double off Yankees closer David Bednar in the top of the ninth inning, and manager Aaron Boone asked the umpires to take a look at the bat.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
While walking back to the dugout, Contreras threw his bat in what appeared to be in the direction of one of the umpires.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
It was ruled a home run by the umpires working the game, but after reaching up and having the ball go in and out of his glove, left fielder Heliot Ramos came down pointing at the stands.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
The lads run up the dugout steps — their dressing room was the umpires’ locker — to a sonic blast on the level of Krakatoa, a scream unlike any noise anyone there has heard.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2025
In a 3-2-2 — third pitch to the second batter in the second inning — players and umpires will bust a move.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Complaints to umpires by players and managers who disagree with a call are as old as umpiring itself.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
Major League Baseball Rule 21 prohibits anyone connected to the game-including players, umpires, and staff-from gambling on any baseball or softball game, regardless of the level.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Johnson grabbed the bat and gathered with the three other umpires in his crew.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
Trammell, 27, ripped a double off Yankees closer David Bednar in the top of the ninth inning, and manager Aaron Boone asked the umpires to take a look at the bat.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
While walking back to the dugout, Contreras threw his bat in what appeared to be in the direction of one of the umpires.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
It was ruled a home run by the umpires working the game, but after reaching up and having the ball go in and out of his glove, left fielder Heliot Ramos came down pointing at the stands.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
The lads run up the dugout steps — their dressing room was the umpires’ locker — to a sonic blast on the level of Krakatoa, a scream unlike any noise anyone there has heard.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2025
In a 3-2-2 — third pitch to the second batter in the second inning — players and umpires will bust a move.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Complaints to umpires by players and managers who disagree with a call are as old as umpiring itself.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for umpires
Noun
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In the past year, there has been talk of the Chiefs being lucky, getting help from the referees, etc.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
11 Sep. 2025
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Yet, Springfield Central coach William Watson and his group remained on the field, as the referees stood silently.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Your point about being present reminds me of the scene where Jack judges the girl for taking a selfie on the rooftop and Heather calls him out.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Aug. 2025
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As the performance came to its colorful conclusion, judges Simon Cowell and Spice Girl Mel B were immediately on the feet.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The cat decides its favorite spot to sleep is also a great place to stretch and scratch.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps America won’t be healthy again until Kennedy simply decides to declare victory, regardless of what the next three years bring.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When the next breakthrough enters the doctor’s office—whether AI, gene therapy, or an unimagined technology—trust will remain the essential ingredient that determines whether medicine heals not just illness, but healthcare itself.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Gary Vee identified this shift as the transition from social media to interest media, but most entrepreneurs and brands are still operating as if follower count determines reach.—
Ivana Johnston,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Cortège gestures toward that transcendence, but too often settles for the kind of veiled enchantment that follows us home through our screens.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Humanity, united by one language, settles on a plain in Shinar and begins constructing a tower to reach the heavens and make a name for themselves.—
John Fugelsang
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Umpires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/umpires. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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