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  • present tense form of bench (3rd person singular).
  • plural of bench.
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benches

NOUN
bleachers
Synonyms


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Still, the normally rowdy opposition benches of Westminster remained quiet while Miliband read his remarks directly off the sheets of paper in front of him.

From Salon Sep. 14, 2026

Worshipers sat on long wooden benches under a bamboo-and-steel roof, ceiling fans turning slowly overhead and loudspeakers crackling with reminders to be kind and to behave well.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 6, 2026

We’ll sit at Trails’ wooden benches surrounded by nature where it almost feels like we’re not in LA.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 28, 2026

Since then Sam's followers have sent him heartfelt stories and photos of why particular benches all over the world mean so much to them.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

It was a hot night, and the park was full of townsfolk, outdoors after dinner to keep cool, strolling on the graveled walks, chatting on the benches, laughing, watching the children romp and frisk about.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig




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