arbitrating

verb

present participle of arbitrate
as in deciding
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 arbitrating Plaintiffs attorneys, legislators and patients say Kaiser’s private and confidential process for arbitrating legal disputes over medical care still has key flaws that favor Kaiser over patients bringing malpractice cases. — Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 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 Its jurisdiction over credits is especially powerful, arbitrating decisions that can shape careers, reputations, and earnings. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Feb. 2026 Volunteers often are needed for low-level jobs that Quimby does willingly, including keeping track of how long a person is taking for a shower, arbitrating the line for use of two bathrooms, and moderating use of washers and driers. — Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2026 The above proposal would incentivize claimants to name the league or the Commissioner as a party to avoid arbitrating in front of the Commissioner. — Chris Deubert, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arbitrating
  1. deciding
  2. determining
  3. settling
  4. adjudicating
  5. judging
  6. resolving
Verb
  • The decorations actually carry years of family memories, which makes deciding what stays especially personal.
    — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026
  • For the industry, replacing the cryptography may be easier than deciding how to implement the migration.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of deciding
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  • Now the challenge is not only producing enough copper but determining where and how that copper is sold.
    — Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • This means taxpayers won’t be responsible for determining eligibility or calculating their own deduction as many were for their 2025 return.
    — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of determining
Verb
  • Starter has trouble settling in on the road as Washington suffers fourth straight loss.
    — Danielle Allentuck, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2026
  • And, while students spent the day settling into their new home, officials are now hoping this little campus visitor can do the same.
    — Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of settling
Verb
  • The World Trade Organization carries on adjudicating trade disputes, despite a surge in protectionism.
    — Mark Leonard, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The office added that all judges have a legal, ethical and professional obligation to be impartial and neutral in adjudicating cases.
    — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of adjudicating
Verb
  • In the big picture of judging this rebuilt defense, however, the finish mattered most.
    — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The system is trying to understand where a conversation is heading, rather than judging each message by itself.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of judging
Verb
  • The senior Canadian official said resolving the immediate tariff dispute would provide a path toward broader USMCA negotiations.
    — Rob Gillies, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026
  • If a project is lagging behind, rather than waiting for someone else to advance it, be proactive about resolving the issue.
    — Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of resolving

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