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referees

  • plural
    of referee.
    referee
    noun
    one to whom something is referred, especially for decision or settlement; arbitrator.
  • present tense form
    of referee (3rd person singular).
    referee
    noun
    one to whom something is referred, especially for decision or settlement; arbitrator.

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It was a logical move from Webb, considering his time as the boss of referees in Major League Soccer prior to his move back to England.

From BBC Sep. 14, 2026

"We lost players... fans, administrators and referees," Jadallah told AFP.

From Barron's Sep. 6, 2026

"You get the feeling now that referees really don't want to get involved in any of it," Everton boss David Moyes said after a particularly fractious game against Manchester United in February.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

The protests resulted in significant delays, with players speaking out against the actions and referees threatening to cancel matches.

From Barron's Aug. 20, 2026

It's a good thing he referees along with me, diverting one or the other, telling a joke, teasing Sunny in just the right way.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins