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benching

SayBEN-ching/ˈbɛnt͡ʃɪŋ/

Pluralbenchings

2 meanings of benching

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  1. 1
    nouncountable
    The act of taking someone out of a game or group for a short time.

    Like being asked to sit out and watch while the others keep playing.

    The coach's benching of the star player surprised everyone in the stands.

    After his benching, he practiced hard to earn back his spot.

  2. 2
    verb
    Present participle of bench. Use this form when the action is happening right now.

    The coach is benching his best player for tonight's game.

    They keep benching the new recruit without any explanation.

    Note

benching is a form of bench

bench, verb: To take a player out of the game so they sit and watch. Full entry

Forms
benchbenches he/she/itbenching -ing formbenched past tense, past participle
Spelling
bench → benching: add -ing

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