INCUMBENCIES Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

incumbencies

noun

plural of incumbency

as in duties

something one must do because of prior agreement few incumbencies of her office are as distasteful to the college president as fund-raising, of which there seems to be no end

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Noun

Backup running back Tyler Goodson is expected to handle kick return duties, while wide receiver Jonathan Mingo is expected to be the punt returner.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
In his absence, the duo of Damon Ferguson and La’Vell Wright have handled Pittsburgh’s duties in the backfield.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of duties

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Before signing an agreement, prospective franchisees receive a franchise disclosure document (FDD), which details the costs, obligations, and risks of operating the business.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Oct. 2026
At the same time, local pension systems and other long-term obligations are structured in ways that obscure the true cost.

— Judi Willard, Baltimore Sun, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of obligations

Noun

In counties where there’s one or the other, the responsibilities are often combined.

— Natalie Jones, Baltimore Sun, 28 Oct. 2026
Boards of Education have significant responsibilities involving policy, educational priorities, budgets, and fiscal oversight.

— R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of responsibilities

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But the Workers’ Party (PT) leader, who was accused of arrogance and of failing to understand the needs of young gig-economy workers, shook up his strategy, said Igor Gielow in Folha de São Paulo.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 31 Oct. 2026
Lakshmana across Ramayana traditions Just as the Ramayana has been told in several ways across traditions, Lakshmana’s story has also continued to adapt and evolve according to the needs of the region or time.

— Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of needs

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At the same time, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has made plenty of spending commitments.

— Ian King, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
Some brands are expanding their use of advance material and capacity commitments, while delaying final decisions on color, SKU quantities or market allocation.

— Jessica Binns, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026

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