umpiring

verb

Definition of umpiringnext
present participle of umpire
as in deciding
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 Synonyms for umpiring
  1. deciding
  2. judging
  3. determining
  4. settling
  5. adjudicating
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  • This summer is likely to be a key point in deciding his future — the two-year mark is usually when clubs either renew a contract or move on a player to maximise possible earnings.
    Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This could be as simple as burning a letter or keeping a small personal memento of the relationship and then deciding to release it.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of deciding
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  • In judging Anarumo’s performance, there was enhanced frustration from the standard falling short in those games in which the Bengals were supposed to be built for success.
    Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The judging panel, which included Iker Casillas, Francesco Totti and, erm, Ian Rush, dished out awards to Vinicius Jr (men’s player of the year), Aitana Bonmati (women’s player of the year) and, of course, Cristiano Ronaldo (best Middle East player).
    Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of judging
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  • While investigators are still determining Livelsberger's motives for detonating the explosives outside the hotel, his alleged manifesto, emailed to Shoemate, has provided some clues.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
  • While investigators are still determining Livelsberger's motives for detonating the explosives outside the hotel, his alleged manifesto has provided some clues.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of determining
Verb
  • The evacuation comes on the heels of Affleck settling his divorce from Jennifer Lopez on Monday.
    Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The Vikings, settling in the late eighth century, found the islands covered in prehistoric sites.
    Peter Ross, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of settling
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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