arbitrated

verb

Definition of arbitratednext
past tense of arbitrate
as in settled
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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  1. settled
  2. decided
  3. determined
  4. adjudicated
  5. judged
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  • 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
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  • 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
  • In the 1970s, a local entrepreneur and his painter friend decided to produce their own version of the game defined by local landmarks, the event’s website explains.
    John Last, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of decided
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  • Here are maps showing some of Southern and Central California’s most populated areas within a tsunami hazard zone, as determined by the California Geological Survey.
    Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • 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
Definition of determined
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  • 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
  • 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
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