as in referee
a person who impartially decides or resolves a dispute or controversy
the couple finally agreed to let the salesclerk be the final arbitrator and tell them which shirt looked best
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Recent Examples of arbitrator
But analysts say all that may not matter much as long as the armed forces, long the nation’s key arbitrator of power, are unwilling to break ranks.
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Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 31 July 2024
Management voluntarily recognized that group after an independent arbitrator verified that a majority supported unionizing through a card check.
—Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Oct. 2024
An independent arbitrator sided with Jenkins, a decision that Angel Studios plans to appeal.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 25 Oct. 2024
However, Flores’ arguments are potentially mooted by Goodell’s recent appointment of former New Jersey attorney general Peter C. Harvey as the arbitrator.
—Chris Deubert, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 31 July 2024
Management voluntarily recognized that group after an independent arbitrator verified that a majority supported unionizing through a card check.
—Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Oct. 2024
An independent arbitrator sided with Jenkins, a decision that Angel Studios plans to appeal.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 25 Oct. 2024
However, Flores’ arguments are potentially mooted by Goodell’s recent appointment of former New Jersey attorney general Peter C. Harvey as the arbitrator.
—Chris Deubert, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arbitrator
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Eventually, as the referee removed the Money in the Bank briefcase from the ring, the Rodriquez sneak attacked Jax, allowing Morgan to hit ObLivion for the win.David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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Banchero attempted to contest when the referee waved the shot off, but LaVine laughingly pushed him away.Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 31 Oct. 2024
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The judges find no fault with almost any of the big desserts.Brian Moylan, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, the judge also heard arguments about whether Kohberger may pose a danger to others.Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The ball ultimately flew out of Betts’ glove and onto the field just as the right field umpire signaled spectator interference, ruling Torres out.Dan Freedman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The effort was all for nothing as the umpire ruled Torres out from fan interference and stadium security escorted the two men out.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 30 Oct. 2024
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