Definition of "benched" []

• Simple past tense and past participle of bench. (verb)

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• "Just as I got benched because I was losing my vision, these people are being benched from the workforce because they don't have a higher education degree."
• "Zach Parise also scored for New Jersey and set up Travis Zajac's goal during the Devils 'two-goal first period against Sabourin, who turned aside only 18 shots as coach Michel Therrien again benched inconsistent starter Marc-Andre Fleury."
• "Unhappy with what he was getting from his starters, Lavin benched all five and brought in his reserves midway through the first half."