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
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
The pair jarred the ball loose, but umpires immediately ruled Yankees batter Gleyber Torres out and the front-row fans were kicked out.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
Jacob Lev, CNN, 14 June 2024
After a lengthy conversation between Manaea, catcher Francisco Alvarez, manager Carlos Mendoza and the umpiring crew, it was determined that Manaea didn’t come to a full stop before starting his delivery.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2024
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Noun
Perhaps the umpires failed to see Villar's initial attempt to tag Siri at third base — which would have effectively established the base path as a straight line from third base to home plate.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
The pair jarred the ball loose, but umpires immediately ruled Yankees batter Gleyber Torres out and the front-row fans were kicked out.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
Verb
Hoberg started umpiring Major League games during spring training in 2014 and was promoted to the full-time Major League umpiring staff in 2017.
—Jacob Lev, CNN, 14 June 2024
After a lengthy conversation between Manaea, catcher Francisco Alvarez, manager Carlos Mendoza and the umpiring crew, it was determined that Manaea didn’t come to a full stop before starting his delivery.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for umpire
Noun
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Earlier in the season, Chase had expressed his frustration with the referees after a controversial call during the Bengals-Chiefs matchup in September.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
10 Feb. 2025
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But as another Super Bowl plays out Sunday, people will take to their phones and blame the referees.—
Colin Fleming,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The singer decided to busk on the city’s Church Street ahead of his concert, but police officers literally pulled the plug, saying Sheeran didn’t have proper permission.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2025
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Remember, this was more than a decade ago, when coaches were far more conservative in deciding to go for it or punt.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
9 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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Arkansas had removed its work requirements after a federal judge ruled that such policies resulted in a significant number of people losing health coverage, which goes against Medicaid’s rules.—
Margaret Coker,
ProPublica,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Iowa State didn’t have the same problem as the Cyclones began to settle in.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Feb. 2025
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Applying early — before her full retirement age of 67 — means settling for a smaller check.—
Liz Weston,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The return-to-work ordinance would require city executives to determine timelines to cease remote-work options for their employees.—
Jessica Boehm,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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The way the system currently functions, each driver's performance in the play-off largely determines who will win the championship, despite their performance earlier in the season.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
Verb
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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
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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
Verb
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He was found not guilty on seven other charges as well, but the jury has not finished adjudicating ...—
Jeffrey Blehar,
National Review,
13 Feb. 2025
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At lunch, things become fraught between Shep and Taylor because Taylor is trying to adjudicate the fallout of her relationship with Shep through his new relationship with Sienna.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Jack Adams Award Given to the coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team’s success.—
Sean Gentille,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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Vezina Trophy Given to the goalkeeper adjudged to be the best at this position.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
The Athletic,
7 Jan. 2025
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“Umpire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/umpire. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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