bench
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
Konsa provided stability on the right side and James is a high-quality option off the bench.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
His teammates on the bench stood and cheered, as did the fans.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026
Pollock now has six tries in 12 Test appearances, all but one of which has come from the bench.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
He tried to continue, but moments later De la Fuente made the change, with Courtois walking to the bench in tears.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
And then I remember setting it on the bench beside me at the restaurant.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
“I make a motion to appoint myself,” Verdugo said last week from a folding chair in an elementary-school cafeteria, looking out at dozens of constituents perched awkwardly on low kid-size benches.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
Fifa has introduced climate-controlled benches, the provision of water and electrolyte drinks, ice, cold towels, fans, mist and shade.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
He gestured over the barrier to a manicured plot with shady benches.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
German fans mostly gathered in an area that typically serves as an ice skating rink but has been converted to resemble an indoor beer garden, with benches in front of a large screen.
From Barron's ● Jun. 27, 2026
I moved up the aisle between the benches that lined the room.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
He was then benched for England's run to the T20 World Cup semi-finals in the spring.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
In the weeks leading up to that explosive interview, he was left upset after meetings with the Liverpool hierarchy, including sporting director Richard Hughes, where it was outlined that he could be benched.
From BBC ● Mar. 24, 2026
But after signing with New York last offseason, he played so poorly that he was openly criticized by owner Woody Johnson before being benched.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 9, 2026
He played 100% of snaps until he was benched in Week 18 ahead of the playoffs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 9, 2026
He was also upset when a fellow teammate at linebacker, David Fierro, suddenly got benched after starting all year.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
“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
His showing was so impressive that LaFleur felt compelled to squash any chatter about benching Love, the quarterback the team signed to a $220 million contract, in favor of Willis.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 3, 2026
Inter coach Cristian Chivu started with Lautaro Martinez and Ange-Yoan Bonny up front, benching Marcus Thuram after Sunday's disappointing derby defeat by AC Milan.
From Barron's ● Nov. 26, 2025
Liverpool are unlikely to move to a back three any time soon, not least because a 3-5-2 with Ekitike and Isak would mean benching Salah.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2025
They sank on the benching that ran round the wall; he held her hands fast in one of his, and kept his other arm about her as they sat side by side.
From A Modern Instance by Howells, William Dean
Vocabulary lists containing bench
