1
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 roomier sidewalk will create space for a row of trees, family friendly amenities and a rocking bench.
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Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
The white option features an undulating leather seat, while its sister bench, in black, is made with Synderme, a material composed of leather fibers, paper fibers, and latex that allows for the reuse of leather scraps that would otherwise go to waste.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2025
By that point the Trojans already were emptying their bench and rolling to the second round.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2025
This sofa bench is more kid-friendly than wood or metal options, as the woven material softens angles and edges.
—Stewart Savin, Architectural Digest, 21 Mar. 2025
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Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
The white option features an undulating leather seat, while its sister bench, in black, is made with Synderme, a material composed of leather fibers, paper fibers, and latex that allows for the reuse of leather scraps that would otherwise go to waste.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2025
By that point the Trojans already were emptying their bench and rolling to the second round.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2025
This sofa bench is more kid-friendly than wood or metal options, as the woven material softens angles and edges.
—Stewart Savin, Architectural Digest, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bench
Noun
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Back in February, the judge hinted the defamation claim would survive but the extortion claim appeared destined for dismissal.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
8 Apr. 2025
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On Monday evening, the U.S. Supreme Court overruled a federal judge’s order to halt the flights due to a venue issue of where the lawsuit was filed.—
David Catanese,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
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Either approach could spark legal disputes before an international tribunal.—
Daniel Ackerman,
NPR,
27 Mar. 2025
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The creation of the ICPA was also the first step towards establishing an ad-hoc tribunal for the crime of aggression.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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All of that — all of that! — built up to something that was dismissed [in court] so easily.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2025
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Maddie Meyer/Getty Images One final court hearing is all that stands between big-time college sports and a major legal settlement that is poised to open the door to a new era.—
Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Bench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bench. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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