ARBITRATE Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

arbitrate

verb

ˈär-bə-ˌtrāt

Definition of arbitrate

as in to decide

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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Recent Examples of arbitrate The Safety Engine arbitrates conflicting commands, enforces operational envelopes, and gates execution against runtime safety conditions. — IEEE Spectrum, 21 May 2026 Their contracts require them to confidentially arbitrate with the commissioner (or his designee) as the arbitrator. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 19 May 2026 Meanwhile, the leaders reported that the core business of the guild — paying residuals, arbitrating credit disputes, and so on — continues, though the guild’s offices, theater and library remain closed. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026 The Google mass arbitration may be the first to seek to represent corporate plaintiffs, as most of the group legal proceedings to date have sought to arbitrate consumer or labor-related claims. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for arbitrate

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The 6-foot-3, 170-pound Hayes ultimately decided to continue.

— Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
So Issa decides to bring out the real Paul Baker by inviting over all his bros.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of decide

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People who settled here have a very bold spirit and a kind of grit that was required to make it.

— Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
Separately, New Mexico secured a nearly $1 billion verdict against Meta for creating a public nuisance and exposing minors to harm, prompting Meta to settle with 47 other states for up to $18 billion, though private claims persist.

— Schuyler Moore, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of settle

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The scientists now plan to collaborate with cement industry stakeholders to determine if the technology can be scaled for mass production.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
The panel will investigate the cause of the fire and its spread, determine whether adequate fire-safety measures were in place and evaluate the emergency response, a government notification said.

— CBS News, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of determine

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In cases where the visa holder has an active asylum application, the claim will have to be adjudicated and denied before removal proceedings can move forward.

— Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
Still, asylum seekers were generally allowed to remain in the country while their claims were adjudicated and, after meeting eligibility requirements, could obtain authorization to work.

— María Luisa Paúl, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

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