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
Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2025
Major League Baseball fired an umpire for violating its gambling policy.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025
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
His crew is set to include Boris Cheek (side judge), Mike Morton (umpire), Max Causey (line judge), Mark Stewart (line judge), Mearl Robinson (field judge), Jonah Moore (back judge) and Kevin Brown (replay official).
—Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2025
Major League Baseball fired an umpire for violating its gambling policy.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025
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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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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Not least of which, how exactly does best picture get decided?—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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Then, the recipient has to decide whether to file a tax return to try to claim a refund.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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By Devan Cole and Tierney Sneed | CNN A federal judge declined on Tuesday to temporarily block Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency from accessing federal data systems at a slew of executive branch agencies.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
The Mercury News,
19 Feb. 2025
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While the buyout offer was temporarily paused amid a lawsuit, a federal judge allowed the program to resume Wednesday.—
Maria Gracia Santillana Linares,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Powell had to settle for a showing in Saturday night’s 3-point contest.—
Law Murray,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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Here, any sedimentary layers that settle to the bed of the brine pool remain exquisitely intact.—
Christina Shaw,
Fox News,
21 Feb. 2025
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William Fritz, who lives in Texas, filed a petition earlier this month to set aside son Frank Fritz's last testament and have a jury determine what should be done with his son's estate.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Candidates vying for the seat have to file for it 72 hours before the caucus, the time and location of which has yet to be determined.—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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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.—
TIME for Kids,
TIME,
21 Feb. 2025
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McDonough was obligated to arbitrate his claims, as opposed to litigating them.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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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
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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
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 3 Mar. 2025.
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