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as in judge
a public official having authority to decide questions of law
appealed to the bench for leniency
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as in tribunal
an assembly of persons for the administration of justice
a ruling from the bench is expected any day now
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Recent Examples of bench
The space can be used as a peaceful private office, a crafting studio, or a gardening space replete with a potting bench.
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Clint Davis, People.com, 20 July 2025
With both larger bench sharpening stones available and compact, pocket-sized models, size should be the main consideration.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 July 2025
Wet and wind can still get in through the open sides, but there is an option to protect precious family cargo from the elements with a rear box topped by bench seating enclosed in a transparent rain shield.
—New Atlas, 18 July 2025
Elia also worked for the Seattle Mariners from 1993-97, 2001-02 and in 2008 as a hitting coach, bench coach and special assistant to the field manager.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025
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Clint Davis, People.com, 20 July 2025
With both larger bench sharpening stones available and compact, pocket-sized models, size should be the main consideration.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 July 2025
Wet and wind can still get in through the open sides, but there is an option to protect precious family cargo from the elements with a rear box topped by bench seating enclosed in a transparent rain shield.
—New Atlas, 18 July 2025
Elia also worked for the Seattle Mariners from 1993-97, 2001-02 and in 2008 as a hitting coach, bench coach and special assistant to the field manager.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bench
Noun
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City Council President Mary Sheffield's office asked Corporation Counsel Conrad Mallett to clarify what is allowable under the judge's order.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
26 July 2025
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Daybell filed motions to have the judge replaced and to get her cases retried.—
Miguel Torres,
AZCentral.com,
26 July 2025
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The sport’s top court instead upheld a previous ruling from the International Fencing Federation’s doping disciplinary tribunal (DDT) that had already cleared Thibus of any fault.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 July 2025
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As the abuse scandal spread globally during Francis’ 12-year pontificate, the commission initially lost influence and its crowning recommendation — the creation of a tribunal to judge bishops who covered up for predator priests — went nowhere.—
Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2025
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Steven Goncalves, Kaylee’s brother, was called to speak in court but unexpectedly declined to do so.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
24 July 2025
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Of course, Democrats expect to challenge the maps in court.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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“Bench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bench. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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