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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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as in tribunals
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 benches
The downstairs wet facilities included heated benches, a steam room, an ice fountain, hot and cold pools, experiential showers and an ice bucket.
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Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Wood benches and swings overlook the salt marsh and dock where residents keep kayaks.
—Kara Franker, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
Curated by Hara, CEO of Nippon Design Center, the exhibition includes a variety of structures and materials—from cushions, rugs, and ramps to benches, yarn and mirrors.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Israel Piza, a father of five who lives in the eastern Coachella Valley community of Thermal and works in the fields and in landscaping, would like to see trails at the Salton Sea state park dotted with gazebos, benches, water fountains and trees.
—Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
Creaking floorboards link each room, with the corridors lined with window seats, wooden benches and Moroccan-style rugs.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Many of these residents relied on the wood from Camp Small to create benches, stools, mulch and other projects used for pocket parks, playgrounds, vacant lots, forest patches, urban farms and other beautification efforts across Baltimore City.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 7 Dec. 2024
Included in the collection are pieces for multiple rooms in your home, including dining table chairs, couches, ottomans, benches, and more.
—Rachel Trujillo, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
The campaign places decorative benches, murals, historical markers and banners along the street.
—La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Wood benches and swings overlook the salt marsh and dock where residents keep kayaks.
—Kara Franker, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
Curated by Hara, CEO of Nippon Design Center, the exhibition includes a variety of structures and materials—from cushions, rugs, and ramps to benches, yarn and mirrors.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Israel Piza, a father of five who lives in the eastern Coachella Valley community of Thermal and works in the fields and in landscaping, would like to see trails at the Salton Sea state park dotted with gazebos, benches, water fountains and trees.
—Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
Creaking floorboards link each room, with the corridors lined with window seats, wooden benches and Moroccan-style rugs.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Many of these residents relied on the wood from Camp Small to create benches, stools, mulch and other projects used for pocket parks, playgrounds, vacant lots, forest patches, urban farms and other beautification efforts across Baltimore City.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 7 Dec. 2024
Included in the collection are pieces for multiple rooms in your home, including dining table chairs, couches, ottomans, benches, and more.
—Rachel Trujillo, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
The campaign places decorative benches, murals, historical markers and banners along the street.
—La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Benches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benches. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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