as in referee
a person who impartially decides or resolves a dispute or controversy
usually acts as umpire in the all-too-frequent squabbles between the two other roommates
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as in to decide
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 umpire
Jack Sullivan, Air Mail, 5 Apr. 2025
For instance, more room had to be created to accommodate major league umpires and players’ families, and the stadium’s lighting had to be improved.
—Brett Knight, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 21 July 2024
Future Games umpires The Minor League Baseball umpires who will work the All-Star Futures Game on Saturday, July 13th are Triple-A Umpire Felix Neon; Double-A Umpire Matt Blackborow of the Eastern League; Triple-A Umpire Casey James; and Double-A Umpire Sean Sparling of the Texas League.
—David Ammenheuser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 June 2024
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Noun
Because human umpires are capable of error, and in professional sports, errors can mean the difference between winning and losing.
—Jack Sullivan, Air Mail, 5 Apr. 2025
For instance, more room had to be created to accommodate major league umpires and players’ families, and the stadium’s lighting had to be improved.
—Brett Knight, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
Accompanying bench coach Ryan Christianson for the lineup card exchange at home plate, Melvin proceeded to give a piece of his mind to the umpiring crew led by crew chief Chris Conroy and was tossed, matching Weaver for the earliest ejection in MLB history.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 21 July 2024
Future Games umpires The Minor League Baseball umpires who will work the All-Star Futures Game on Saturday, July 13th are Triple-A Umpire Felix Neon; Double-A Umpire Matt Blackborow of the Eastern League; Triple-A Umpire Casey James; and Double-A Umpire Sean Sparling of the Texas League.
—David Ammenheuser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for umpire
Noun
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Sean Woodson via third-round TKO Ige did a great job getting Woodson in trouble, but the referee stoppage will be debated all week.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Edwards took exception to a foul call by referee Ray Acosta, who quickly issued a technical foul.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In this scenario, the Broncos get antsy with Tyler Warren still on the board and decide to move ahead of the Indianapolis Colts.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Lacking any evidence, the department decided Ozturk could be deported at Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s discretion under law.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
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That suit started in the same federal district court in Texas that first heard the latest challenge, which critics say shows opponents of Obamacare were looking for a friendly judge.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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The Google hearing on Monday comes after a U.S. District Court judge in Virginia ruled against the company in another major case, saying the company illegally maintained a monopoly in some online advertising technology.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
20 Apr. 2025
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For all the chaos and strife of the tariffs in the opening act of his second term, Trump’s U.S.-Canada-Mexico trade deal, which went into effect in 2020, and his negotiations with China during his first term indicate some ability not just to pick economic fights but to try to settle them.—
Jennifer M. Harris,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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Thousands of European Jews, including Sheinbaum’s grandparents, settled in the capital’s historic center.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The draft order is determined by a team’s performance over a two-year span.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Strategic decisions made now, around technology investments, partnerships, and customer education, could determine whether a bank remains competitive in a world increasingly defined by digital currency frameworks. 5.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Normally, Maduro is able to arbitrate disputes between his captains.—
Moisés Naím,
Foreign Affairs,
28 Sep. 2021
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The 47th president has regularly tested the limits of executive power, setting up confrontations that the courts are likely to be arbitrating for months and years ahead.—
Susan Page,
USA TODAY,
9 Mar. 2025
Verb
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With their unique complexities, City Attorney Pete Schulte said, domestic violence cases take four times as long to adjudicate than other misdemeanor violations.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2025
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Nor were established procedures for adjudicating such a failure followed; the government didn’t even deign to give the appearance of doing so.—
Michael S. Roth,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Vezina Trophy Given to the goalkeeper adjudged to be the best at this position.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Townsend was adjudged to have fouled Richie Saunders, to the dismay of the vocal home crowd.—
Ben Morse,
CNN,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Umpire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/umpire. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
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