benches

plural of bench
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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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Recent Examples of benches Security-camera footage showed Mendiola walking from the Flamingo parking garage toward the short-term parking garage, where seven benches are located, the report states. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026 The space was filled with a label-loving mix of South Koreans and international guests—many flaunting Hermès baby Birkins and Dior Book Totes—lounging on benches or checking in and out. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026 Like Wilson, Whyte observed life on the street like a National Geographic photographer does birds—watching as humans adapt to environmental conditions like benches, water, and sunlight. — Lila Allen, Architectural Digest, 18 Sep. 2026 Carpenter said that around three acres of the property are in the floodplain, where there are plans for a private dog park and walking trails for residents only, along with park benches. — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2026 The problem is that those splash plays and big weeks usually happen on fantasy benches because Shaheed is far too hit-or-miss (or miss or miss) to be counted on as more than a desperation play. — Gary Davenport, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 There’s upside here long term, but standard redraft benches are too valuable in September to reserve one for a rookie receiver who may not return until well into October. — Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026 Poetry on board On a visit to one of the boat schools this summer, 27 students sat on benches and recited Bangla poetry with their teacher. — Ali Asif Shawon, NPR, 5 Sep. 2026 The Wood Chucks woodworking group has created benches and plant markers for the paths, among other projects. — Erickson Senior Living, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for benches
Noun
  • Backed by the United Nations and staffed with international judges, the court issued its first verdict in 2022.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026
  • My amendment accomplishes this goal simply by granting an antitrust exemption so that college athletes and schools can make their own deals, without unelected judges or politicians micromanaging every detail of compensation and eligibility.
    — Sen. Rand Paul OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Any matters requiring legal enforcement are referred directly to the Texas judicial system, said the tribunal, which likened its work to the services provided by Jewish Beth Din courts and Catholic ecclesiastical tribunals.
    — David Crary, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Based upon their replies, occupying Allied officials ranked their culpability, then tried the worst offenders — most famously in the Nuremberg trials, but also in numerous local tribunals.
    — Fern Schumer Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Machado, one of Venezuela’s most popular political leaders, was barred from running in Venezuela’s last presidential election by courts under the control of former President Nicolás Maduro.
    — Clyburn Saint John, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The opinion has since helped climate change activists worldwide boost their cases in local courts.
    — Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2026

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“Benches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benches. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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