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as in judges
a public official having authority to decide questions of law
appealed to the bench for leniency
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as in tribunals
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 benches
Wealthy lakefront families have kicked in, too, and many of the park benches, meeting rooms and even an on-site apiary display the names of key donors.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
That’s when a rundown play happened, and both benches emptied.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
In Tennessee, the city of Chattanooga is funding community ideas to increase connection and time in nature, including benches where people can speak with volunteer listeners.
—Aneri Pattani, USA Today, 6 June 2026
Nearby is South Brohard Park, providing beach access for humans only, including boardwalks, benches, and showers.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
One of them, the Coronation Garden, is lined with benches and dozens of people arrive well before play to reserve spots for their picnics later on in the day with a wide array of bags, blankets, umbrellas and even a couple of suitcases.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 5 June 2026
The fan came from the sideline opposite the team benches, starting from behind the play and running into San Antonio’s offensive end.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2026
He was positioned between the two benches as part of ESPN’s broadcast team while the Vegas Golden Knights stunningly swept the Presidents’ Trophy out of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs in the Western Conference Final.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
What that could look like in selecting a neighborhood and home is its access to quality local healthcare, to nature — especially walking or cycling trails and benches for relaxation — fitness amenities, healthy food selections, and gathering spaces for mental and social health.
—Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
That’s when a rundown play happened, and both benches emptied.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
In Tennessee, the city of Chattanooga is funding community ideas to increase connection and time in nature, including benches where people can speak with volunteer listeners.
—Aneri Pattani, USA Today, 6 June 2026
Nearby is South Brohard Park, providing beach access for humans only, including boardwalks, benches, and showers.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
One of them, the Coronation Garden, is lined with benches and dozens of people arrive well before play to reserve spots for their picnics later on in the day with a wide array of bags, blankets, umbrellas and even a couple of suitcases.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 5 June 2026
The fan came from the sideline opposite the team benches, starting from behind the play and running into San Antonio’s offensive end.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2026
He was positioned between the two benches as part of ESPN’s broadcast team while the Vegas Golden Knights stunningly swept the Presidents’ Trophy out of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs in the Western Conference Final.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
What that could look like in selecting a neighborhood and home is its access to quality local healthcare, to nature — especially walking or cycling trails and benches for relaxation — fitness amenities, healthy food selections, and gathering spaces for mental and social health.
—Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for benches
Noun
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While recognizing peaceful protest as a constitutional right, the judges said actions that disrupt public life, block roads, intimidate others or interfere with constitutional processes do not enjoy legal protection.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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Judge Salas told us vilifying judges is eroding trust in the courts.—
Heather Abbott,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
Noun
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Located just 2 miles away from the former insurance building that housed the residual mechanism, the ICC was set up as a permanent, global court to prosecute humanity’s worst crimes and forestall the need to create ad hoc tribunals for every conflict.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
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But through a series of deft legal maneuvers—joined to the ever more ambitious self-concepts of some international legal tribunals—Mauritius was able to win a second legal victory at another international tribunal, for the law of the sea.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In the motion submitted May 1, Cassie argued that Howard's lawsuit should be transferred out of California courts and into a New York court, where dozens of similar Diddy claims were already filed.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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Leave this warehouse-sized structure for the light of day, and nearby are firepits, horseshoes, Bocce, tennis and pickleball courts, and even a soccer field.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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“Benches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benches. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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