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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
While that meeting was occurring, several of the defendants, including Castillo and Geter-Pataky, sat together on a court bench, complaining about all the trips to court.
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Dave Altimari, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2025
Sitting on a bench, the husband and wife rested their heads on each other’s shoulders while smiling in front of a scenic sunset.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 8 July 2025
Best Amazon Prime Day Fitness Deals Staying fit at home is easier than ever with Prime Day deals on weight benches, resistance bands, massage guns, and more.
—Jaylyn Pruitt, Health, 7 July 2025
The front office, however, prioritized strengthening its weakest link: bench production.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 7 July 2025
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Dave Altimari, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2025
Sitting on a bench, the husband and wife rested their heads on each other’s shoulders while smiling in front of a scenic sunset.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 8 July 2025
Best Amazon Prime Day Fitness Deals Staying fit at home is easier than ever with Prime Day deals on weight benches, resistance bands, massage guns, and more.
—Jaylyn Pruitt, Health, 7 July 2025
The front office, however, prioritized strengthening its weakest link: bench production.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bench
Noun
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Before his death, Payne recorded episodes as a guest judge on the series that is hosted by Backstreet Boys’ AJ McLean, with Nicole Scherzinger (The Pussycat Dolls) serving as mentor-judge and Destiny’s Child’s Kelly Rowland also serving as a guest judge.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
1 July 2025
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Had Johnson, 35, been found guilty of murder at trial, a jury or judge would have assessed punishment at between 25 and 99 years, or life, in prison.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2025
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This would be lawless, since the United States has refused to join the tribunal, and Netanyahu is not accused of committing any crimes here.—
Eugene Kontorovich,
National Review,
3 July 2025
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The tribunal has so far issued three arrest warrants for Hasina, including charges of crimes against humanity linked to the July violence.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
2 July 2025
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Indiana proved to be a resilient team throughout the recent playoffs, and Jackson brought that to the summer league court.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Federal agents increasingly disrupt criminal prosecutions Similar clashes between federal immigration authorities, like Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and local courts have been reported in other states, where deportations or detentions have disrupted criminal prosecutions.—
Raphael Romero Ruiz,
AZCentral.com,
12 July 2025
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“Bench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bench. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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