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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Terrance Arceneaux was a key contributor off the bench for the Houston Cougars the past three seasons.
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Anderson, 31, has averaged 9.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, three assists and one steal in 22.9 minutes per game off the bench over this eight-game stretch, shooting 53.3 percent from the field.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
Manu Garcia made the bench, and Kerry Zavagnin — named interim coach after Peter Vermes’ departure — was named coach of the week.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025
LaVine and DeRozan combined for 21 points while Valanciunas came off the bench to post six points and nine rebounds in 3:50.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Anderson, 31, has averaged 9.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, three assists and one steal in 22.9 minutes per game off the bench over this eight-game stretch, shooting 53.3 percent from the field.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
Manu Garcia made the bench, and Kerry Zavagnin — named interim coach after Peter Vermes’ departure — was named coach of the week.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025
LaVine and DeRozan combined for 21 points while Valanciunas came off the bench to post six points and nine rebounds in 3:50.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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“The bench.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20bench. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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