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
Any such controversy or claim shall be arbitrated on an individual basis, and shall not be consolidated in any arbitration with any claim or controversy of any other party.
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Time For Kids, TIME, 21 Feb. 2025
McDonough was obligated to arbitrate his claims, as opposed to litigating them.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Finally, after the Japanese crushed them at the Battle of Tsushima, the Russians agreed to peace negotiations arbitrated by the United States.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
And in March, his name was circulated as a possible candidate to chair the Expediency Council (which arbitrates disputes between parliament and the Guardian Council), a significant promotion.
—Sanam Vakil, Foreign Affairs, 9 Apr. 2017
See All Example Sentences for arbitrate
Time For Kids, TIME, 21 Feb. 2025
McDonough was obligated to arbitrate his claims, as opposed to litigating them.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Finally, after the Japanese crushed them at the Battle of Tsushima, the Russians agreed to peace negotiations arbitrated by the United States.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
And in March, his name was circulated as a possible candidate to chair the Expediency Council (which arbitrates disputes between parliament and the Guardian Council), a significant promotion.
—Sanam Vakil, Foreign Affairs, 9 Apr. 2017
See All Example Sentences for arbitrate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arbitrate
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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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With the 26th pick, the Rams decide to bolster their offense by adding the best available running back.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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The team settled on a patient with SD Autism Spectrum disorder who had an ankle sprain but frustrated Dr. Langdon (Patrick Ball) with his endless questions.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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In October, the parties settled the lawsuit for $1.85 million.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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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
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The government generally has to wait for those cases to be adjudicated or terminated before moving to deport them.—
Camilo Montoya-Galvez,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2025
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Rule of law connotes a concept in which the citizenry accepts and obeys laws and legal rules and respects the authority of the judicial system that adjudicates these rules.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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There’s a new TV fest in town, and judging by the first tranche of guests this should be a splashy one.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
14 Mar. 2025
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We aren’t supposed to judge of course, as every person (in real life and in movies) is allowed their own awakening and growth regardless of their age.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Arbitrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arbitrate. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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