arbitrated

verb

Definition of arbitratednext
past tense of arbitrate
as in settled
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 Synonyms for arbitrated
  1. settled
  2. decided
  3. determined
  4. adjudicated
  5. judged
Verb
  • To ensure that Charlotte’s harness was comfortable enough and would not cause irritation, the team tested multiple prototypes of the belt and settled on one that was light, adjustable, flexible and hugged the edges of his shell.
    Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Flaherty was a Pittsburgh native with plans to translate his stature into dramatic roles but instead moved to Chicago, settled in and became a comedian, then left for Canada.
    Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of settled
Verb
  • The Port Police crisis team responded, Cooper said, and eventually decided to send the passenger to the hospital for evaluation.
    Stepheny Price, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Chandler had been waiting to fight McGregor for two years and decided to go elsewhere for UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden in New York.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of decided
Verb
  • On the other hand, the Giants, who only a decade ago completed an astonishing run of three World Series championships in five seasons but have seen postseason play only twice since, will be determined to improve on their mediocre 80-82 record of last season.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The victims include 84 males, 85 females and 10 whose gender could not be determined, CNN reported.
    Conor Murray, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of determined
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  • Authorizations, now negatively adjudicated in seconds by artificial intelligence, are challenging, tedious and time-consuming to overcome.
    Arthur E Palamara, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Each artist had applied in advance with detailed photos of their work to be adjudicated.
    Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of adjudicated
Verb
  • On the contrary, if people feel judged, the situation could escalate and become even more tense.
    Julia Brandon, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • The charge relates to Chelsea’s protests to referee John Brooks after his decision to award Ipswich a 10th-minute penalty, with goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen judged to have tripped Liam Delap.
    Callum Davis, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of judged
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