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Removed from a game or removed from play; can be applied to any situation where one is not permitted to participate in an activity.

Derived from the sporting world where players often sit on a bench when not playing. A player can be benched for many reasons including but not limited to: playing or performing poorly or sucking, disobeying the coach or leader, unsportsmanlike conduct, not following the game plan, showing up late, etc.
Coach says I'm benched because I can't catch today.

Man I thought I had a chance with that cute girl over there but she totally benched me.
benched by pihmpdaddi May 28, 2008
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Another way of saying someone got put on strings or that they are dancing.
"Bro, Now That's So REAL! (on youtube) just got benched again!"
You’re online dating using tinder or hinge or whatever app and you’re getting along with someone, eventually you get their number and set a date but instead of ghosting you they put you on the bench while they talk to someone else to see who is better worthy of your time and effort making ‘you’ a benchwarmer.
Bro I got this girls number and I asked her out for Saturday night and she said yes.. it’s been three days since I’ve heard from her but I think we are still on, should I ask or do you think I’m being benched?
Benched by Chrissypoo9992 February 18, 2020
A person goes behind your legs, on their knees, whilst another person pushes you from the front and you fall back.
"OOH EMILY GOT BENCHED ON CONCRETE!!"
"Holy shit! There's blood!"
Benched by HewbyGewby June 17, 2009
To be raped in a violent or agressive way.
Usaully used for soft language so you don't have to say rape.
"Did you hear what happened to Haley?"
"Yeah, she got benched."
Benched by LittlePeopleFood February 3, 2013
To be left out of the starting lineup without playing in a sport. Synonymous with 'Donny van de Beek'.
That Dutch guy for Man United got benched again.
Benched by Kaneisabottler August 2, 2021
You been BENCHED son!
benched by shreddered November 8, 2005