the bench
noun
1
law
: the place where a judge sits in a court of law
The lawyer asked if he could approach the bench.
2
: a long seat where the members of a sports team wait during a game for a chance to play
He spent most of his season on the bench.
He plays better coming off the bench.
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Bennedict Mathurin came off the bench to score 24 points.
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Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 15 Mar. 2026
Two players who embraced a redshirt season in 2024-25 have developed into playing crucial minutes, providing toughness off the bench.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
But Powell returned to a different role, playing off the bench on Saturday for the first time this season.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
LeBron James and Austin Reaves spearheaded a 10-2 run as soon as Jokic took his seat on the bench.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
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Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 15 Mar. 2026
Two players who embraced a redshirt season in 2024-25 have developed into playing crucial minutes, providing toughness off the bench.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
But Powell returned to a different role, playing off the bench on Saturday for the first time this season.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
LeBron James and Austin Reaves spearheaded a 10-2 run as soon as Jokic took his seat on the bench.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
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“The bench.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20bench. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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