warming the bench

A form of warm the bench — To remain out of play during a game or match; to act as a substitute.

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of warm the bench
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APA

warming the bench. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/warming%20the%20bench

MLA

“warming the bench.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/warming%20the%20bench. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “warming the bench,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/warming%20the%20bench.

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