refereeing

verb

Definition of refereeingnext
present participle of referee
as in deciding
to give an opinion about (something at issue or in dispute) their father usually ends up refereeing any disputes concerning use of the big TV

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refereeing
  1. deciding
  2. settling
  3. determining
  4. judging
  5. adjudicating
Verb
  • This is consistently the top issue, with 39% of all voters rating it the most important one in deciding their vote.
    Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Generative AI will seek to effectively clone the behavior of the human driver—hearing, sensing and deciding what to do based on the end-to-end models.
    Max Cheng, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of deciding
Verb
  • Beyond the ease of settling in, Henry points to the country’s excellent healthcare system, extensive public transportation system, and affordability as reasons for why Thailand is a great option for Americans.
    Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Instead, most are settling into a hybrid model that allows for a mix of office and remote work.
    John Kell, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of settling
Verb
  • Get proper advice by an experienced professional in determining whether an account is subject to FBAR reporting.
    Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D., Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The number of homicides can change as authorities investigate each case, determining whether the slaying was criminal, justified, accidental or suicide.
    Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of determining
Verb
  • This innovation appeared to be a big success judging from the crowds of weed enthusiasts enjoying all the activations, games, and rides.
    Andrew DeAngelo, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Now in its 15th year, the week takes us through the competition’s history and showcases the growth and origins, with past winners judging, hosting seminars, and taking part in guest shifts across the city’s vibrant bar scene.
    George Koutsakis, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of judging
Verb
  • Prosecutors have for months argued the seriousness of the crime warranted adjudicating the matter in adult court.
    Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2024
  • This performance of humanity, mostly for an outside, adjudicating world, is not just a Palestinian burden—though Hammad presents it as such.
    Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 7 Oct. 2024
Definition of adjudicating
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