refereed

verb

Definition of refereednext
past tense of referee
as in decided
to give an opinion about (something at issue or in dispute) their father usually ends up refereeing any disputes concerning use of the big TV

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refereed
  1. decided
  2. settled
  3. judged
  4. determined
  5. adjudicated
  6. considered
Verb
  • The couple decided to forgo Christmas gifts altogether last year, choosing to give each other the gift of a weekend getaway to another part of the state.
    Julianna Bragg, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Now, fans have the chance to get closer to the man himself, as Mescal has decided to sell some of his personal belongings for charity.
    Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of decided
Verb
  • Court records show dozens of the lawsuits against Astroworld organizers have since been settled, and Buzbee took to social media in 2022 to announce the settlement by one of his clients, the family of 21-year-old Axel Acosta Avila, who died in the crowd surge.
    Andy Rose, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Watson personally settled with 23 accusers.
    Andy Rose, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of settled
Verb
  • Books are, despite the common adage, often intended to be judged by their covers.
    Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The finale was judged by an esteemed panel of cultural and industry leaders, including Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings of Earn Your Leisure and Bridget Sponsky of Ally Financial.
    Stephanie Tharpe, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of judged
Verb
  • From surveillance video, New York investigators determined the shooter quickly fled the city, likely by bus.
    Michael R. Sisak and Mark Scolforo, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • According to Berlin, the awards are determined by the 575 voting members of the CCA; there are another 100 non-voting members.
    Jenelle Riley, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of determined
Verb
  • Each artist had applied in advance with detailed photos of their work to be adjudicated.
    Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
  • She was adjudicated guilty of the charge of driving with her license suspended or revoked, the records show.
    Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024
Definition of adjudicated
Verb
  • She was reportedly considered for White House chief of staff before Susie Wiles was named to the role.
    Sara Dorn, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Concealing a firearm is a separate charge and is considered a third-degree felony in Pennsylvania, according to attorney Price Benowitz's firm.
    Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of considered
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