Synonyms of benches

benches

noun

plural of bench

1

as in judges

a public official having authority to decide questions of law

appealed to the bench for leniency

Synonyms & Similar Words

• judges
• courts
• magistrates
• justices
• jurists
• adjudicators
• beaks
• circuit judges
• auditors
• squires
• chief justices
• justices of the peace
• masters
• jurisconsults
• jurisprudents

2

as in tribunals

an assembly of persons for the administration of justice

a ruling from the bench is expected any day now

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tribunals
• courts
• courts of law
• judiciaries
• bars
• forums
• judicatories
• judicatures
• criminal courts
• high courts
• supreme courts
• kangaroo courts
• courts-martial
• inquisitions
• drumhead court-martials

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of benches

Rice had a side hustle as a vintage dealer and brought in plenty of pieces from the same era, including 1950s sofas by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, a pair of 1970s blue suede armchairs, and benches from France with colorful bases. — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 28 Aug. 2026

For more of the best end-of-season patio furniture deals at Pottery Barn, check out our favorite chairs, benches, sectionals, tables, and more below. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2026

The Chicago Transit Authority now has child-sized benches at 10 different train stations. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026

In the library/innovation center, the furniture like whiteboard tables, benches, booths, ottomans and shelves are on wheels, easily moved to change the layout and open up the space for events, assemblies or performances. — Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

Scroll on for more outdoor storage benches, including an 80-gallon design, a nonslip stool, and a waterproof option that’s perfect poolside. — Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2026

Paper wasps build nests under eaves, benches and fence railings and will sting if disturbed. — Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026

Several of his most ardent supporters who attended Friday’s hearing were seen weeping in the courtroom benches. — Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026

Plans call for a trash enclosure designed to match Beermann Plaza’s existing aesthetic, including decorative brick veneer, tile wall caps, landscaping, metal benches and a new sidewalk. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026