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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decider
Noun
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The audience included such style arbiters as Tracy Reese, Jeffrey Banks, B Michael, Elie Tahari, Alva Chinn, Deborah Roberts, Mark-Anthony Edwards, Teri Agins, Harriette Cole, Edvin Thompson, Chuks Collins, Constance R. White, Ralph Rucci and Fern Mallis.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
19 Feb. 2025 -
Government officials serve as important arbiters of political, economic, and social life.—
STEVEN LEVITSKY,
Foreign Affairs,
11 Feb. 2025
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Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick wants referees to give his young livewire more protection.—
Phil Hay,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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One person who took the cool moment factor a bit too far was Mexican referee Marco Antonio Ortiz Nava, who was sanctioned by Concacaf for approaching Messi at the final whistle of the game in Kansas City last week and asking for his autograph to give to a family member with special needs.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2025
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The arbitrator reduced Hayes' termination to a 50-day suspension, saying his actions weren't harassment because the women hadn't said they were offended, according to the arbitrator's decision.—
Isaac Avilucea,
Axios,
24 Feb. 2025
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Now, with the reliance of courts to act as non-political arbitrators continues to be questioned, McConnell offered a warning to the Senate about the need to continue an objective confirmation process.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
20 Feb. 2025
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There’s even a focus on a highly efficient umpire/teacher with romantic commitment issues venturing into the online dating world — dazzlingly reimagined as a videogame by Pixar’s animators.—
Randy Myers,
The Mercury News,
21 Feb. 2025
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The second focuses on Frank (Josh Thomson), the fearful umpire and school teacher who tries to hide from everyone.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
21 Feb. 2025
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Editors’ Picks In case after case, judges have strained to establish even basic facts about the staff members who have descended on federal agencies.—
Zach Montague,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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Under the dismissal — which must be approved by a judge — Adams’ indictment would be dropped immediately, but could be resurrected for a new prosecution as early as November.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Decider.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decider. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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