bench
noun
a long seat for several people.
benching
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present participleof bench.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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This time around, there haven’t been talks of benching Kimmel within the company.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026
“But in today’s landscape, benching your stars isn’t realistic. Wins are too valuable, and money — whether we admit it or not — drives everything.”
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 30, 2026
After the benching, Hayes said he had something to prove this season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 3, 2026
Bayern Munich cruised to a 3-0 home win over Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday despite benching Harry Kane and several others ahead of Tuesday's trip to European champions Paris Saint-Germain.
From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2025
Start benching in the morning, work on my upper-body.
From Shadow of the Mothaship by Cory Doctorow
