the bench
noun
1
law
: the place where a judge sits in a court of law
The lawyer asked if he could approach the bench.
2
: a long seat where the members of a sports team wait during a game for a chance to play
He spent most of his season on the bench.
He plays better coming off the bench.
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Judges across the country who were appointed to the bench by presidents of both political parties have made findings on record about DHS not being forthcoming, truthful or credible, according to Honig.
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Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
Henry came off the bench and made all six of his shots in the first half, scoring 14 points.
—Dan Arritt, Oc Register, 15 Feb. 2026
The Broncos got a big lift off the bench from 6-foot-5 freshman guard KJ Cochran, who had nine first-half points on 4-for-4 shooting, including a remarkable tip-in among much taller players.
—Jeff Faraudo, Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2026
Able finished with a career-high 17 points off the bench.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
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Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
Henry came off the bench and made all six of his shots in the first half, scoring 14 points.
—Dan Arritt, Oc Register, 15 Feb. 2026
The Broncos got a big lift off the bench from 6-foot-5 freshman guard KJ Cochran, who had nine first-half points on 4-for-4 shooting, including a remarkable tip-in among much taller players.
—Jeff Faraudo, Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2026
Able finished with a career-high 17 points off the bench.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
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“The bench.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20bench. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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