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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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But then the government appealed, and a three judge panel of the Ninth Circuit heard arguments in April.—
Quil Lawrence,
NPR,
26 May 2025
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This has been observed across various settings, from judges giving less favorable rulings later in the day to professionals like nurses and air traffic controllers showing reduced cognitive sharpness when mentally depleted.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
Noun
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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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The move to create a special tribunal aims to fill a void created by limitations on the International Criminal Court.—
Molly Quell,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
Noun
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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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The Star Tribune reported that Cahill received some advice and well-wishes from other U.S. judges who took on similarly high-profile court cases that were heavily covered by the media — including Lance Ito, who oversaw O.J. Simpson's 1995 murder trial.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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“Bench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bench. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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