as in to decide
to give an opinion about (something at issue or in dispute)
will arbitrate the dispute between the company and the labor union
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Recent Examples of arbitrate
Volunteers often are needed for low-level jobs that Quimby does willingly, including keeping track of how long a person is taking for a shower, arbitrating the line for use of two bathrooms, and moderating use of washers and driers.
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Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2026
O’Foghludha noted that Duke and Mensah agreed to arbitrate a dispute, but that no arbitrator has yet been assigned.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Trump is perfectly positioned to arbitrate this dispute and potentially take the issue off the table for the rest of his presidency.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 11 Dec. 2025
Much like the Basel Committee harmonizes bank capital standards, or the WTO arbitrates trade disputes, a global competition body could improve outcomes by monitoring what no single authority can.
—Ugo Troiano, Oc Register, 29 Nov. 2025
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Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2026
O’Foghludha noted that Duke and Mensah agreed to arbitrate a dispute, but that no arbitrator has yet been assigned.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Trump is perfectly positioned to arbitrate this dispute and potentially take the issue off the table for the rest of his presidency.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 11 Dec. 2025
Much like the Basel Committee harmonizes bank capital standards, or the WTO arbitrates trade disputes, a global competition body could improve outcomes by monitoring what no single authority can.
—Ugo Troiano, Oc Register, 29 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arbitrate
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This information helps the military decide whether a rescue is immediately feasible, what methods should be used, and which aircraft to send to rescue the crew.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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As first impressions go, this was the equivalent of forgetting a date’s name, checking the phone while ordering, and deciding to talk religion and politics over dessert.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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The impossibility of his quest began to settle in.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Southlake megachurch and its attorneys want to use someone from the American Arbitration Association or a district judge to settle the matter.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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White Settlement detectives collaborated with agencies across North Texas to determine whether the three suspects were connected to similar incidents in the Metroplex, according to the statement.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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Pierson was determined to do things differently.—
Lauren Clark,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Coffey opened a special court in a homeless shelter so homeless people facing misdemeanors could have their cases adjudicated.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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The State Department said that all visa applications will be adjudicated on a case-by-case basis by officers.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Reid Wiseman, was part of the judging panel that selected Lucas’ design from a shortlist of finalists.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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And judging from her recommendations, Lipa’s literary taste tends expansive—globally, and genre-wise.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Arbitrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arbitrate. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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