bench
noun
a long seat for several people.
have benched
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present perfectof bench.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Brave owners might have benched the under-performing Norwegian against Liverpool and they paid the price.
From BBC ● Feb. 10, 2026
Many coaches have benched quarterbacks who’ve been far more productive than Wilson this season.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 14, 2023
The Jacksonville Jaguars have benched two more starters, sitting down safety Winston Guy and linebacker LaRoy Reynolds in favor of backups Josh Evans and J.T.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2014
Tortorella told reporters that if another forward was available he would have benched Dubinsky for Friday’s game against the Lightning.
From New York Times ● Mar. 3, 2012
Whom I … have benched and reared to worship.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Noah Webster
