as in deciding
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 umpiring
Complaints to umpires by players and managers who disagree with a call are as old as umpiring itself.
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Becky Sullivan, NPR, 13 Aug. 2025
Pawol began umpiring baseball in 2016 in Rookie ball, after years of calling NCAA softball games.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2025
In 2010, Pawol began umpiring college softball before attending an MLB umpire tryout 2015.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2025
Becky Sullivan, NPR, 13 Aug. 2025
Pawol began umpiring baseball in 2016 in Rookie ball, after years of calling NCAA softball games.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2025
In 2010, Pawol began umpiring college softball before attending an MLB umpire tryout 2015.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for umpiring
Verb
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As the 2026 midterms approach, affordability will again be the deciding issue among voters.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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Prior to that game-deciding drive, Brock Purdy and the 49ers’ offense needed to respond to the Eagles’ field goal that made the score read 19-17 on the Jumbotron at Lincoln Financial Field in favor of the home team.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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At least judging by their involuntary shrieks.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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At least judging by their involuntary screeches.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Mavericks big man will seek multiple opinions before determining the best course of action to treat the hand sprain.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Smith said the administration is still determining what schools the students would be reassigned to based on the availability of bilingual and special education programs and the proximity to current Blanton students.—
Rachel Royster
January 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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This counterproductive score-settling (which even Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent knows was a mistake, per Axios) might explain why financial markets mostly shrugged.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Since settling in the wealthy coastal city of Montecito, the couple aired their grievances in interviews and documentaries.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Having won the competition 11 years prior as a player, Bonds was determined to secure silverware as a manager, but a controversial refereeing decision prevented them from doing so.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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Wyatt Earp, before his death in 1929, would sometimes come in for a drink after refereeing nearby boxing matches held in the area.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The military plays only an advisory role in the American system, giving input to the president’s deliberations but not otherwise independently adjudicating whether his or her decision is wise.—
Peter D. Feaver,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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When adjudicating a request filed on Form I-129 involving the same parties and the same underlying facts, USCIS gives deference to its prior determination of the petitioner’s, applicant's, or beneficiary's eligibility.—
Stuart Anderson,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The above proposal would incentivize claimants to name the league or the Commissioner as a party to avoid arbitrating in front of the Commissioner.—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Umpiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/umpiring. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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