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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 Wolves’ bench has been one of their biggest strengths all season.
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Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Unbleached cord, woven in a simple checkerboard pattern, offers a maximal contrast to the industrial chrome frame and allows the system to transform into a ten-piece collection of soft benches, chairs, stools and tables.
—Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 20 May 2025
Step 3: Damp Mop Walls, Benches, and Floor Use a damp cloth or sponge to wipe all the hard surfaces of the sauna, including the walls, benches, and floors.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025
Larry Betz is seated in the shade on a bench at one of the fields at Interstate Park in Little Rock watching a group of kickball players on a recent afternoon.
—Sean Clancy, Arkansas Online, 11 May 2025
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Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Unbleached cord, woven in a simple checkerboard pattern, offers a maximal contrast to the industrial chrome frame and allows the system to transform into a ten-piece collection of soft benches, chairs, stools and tables.
—Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 20 May 2025
Step 3: Damp Mop Walls, Benches, and Floor Use a damp cloth or sponge to wipe all the hard surfaces of the sauna, including the walls, benches, and floors.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025
Larry Betz is seated in the shade on a bench at one of the fields at Interstate Park in Little Rock watching a group of kickball players on a recent afternoon.
—Sean Clancy, Arkansas Online, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bench
Noun
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Quick look at Wednesday's news: The Menendez brothers are eligible for parole, a judge ruled.—
Jane Onyanga-Omara,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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This happened just a few hours after an administrative law judge endorsed the rate hike, kicking the matter over to Lara.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
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While many of the crimes perpetrated by Putin and his troops are already being investigated and prosecuted, whether by domestic or international tribunals, the crime of aggression is yet to be addressed with comprehensive responses.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Dozens of foreign delegations were in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv on Friday to endorse the ceasefire proposal and the establishment of a special tribunal to investigate crimes of aggression against Ukraine.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
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The accompanying video – well, better classified as all-encompassing graphics that sucked you into the visual vortex – of football fields and basketball courts pulled at the hearts of 17,000 people as Chesney sang of days gone by with his typical earnestness.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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Lawyers from across the state have the opportunity to select an at-large attorney member who serves as chair of the commission, which routinely evaluates dozens of applications to fill court vacancies.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
25 May 2025
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“Bench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bench. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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