incumbency

noun

in-ˈkəm-bən(t)-sē How to pronounce incumbency (audio)
Definition of incumbencynext
as in obligation
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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Recent Examples of incumbency But Maine and Alaska are these outlying states, very different than the rest of the map, based off of media market, based off of incumbency and the particulars of the states. — ABC News, 31 May 2026 But presidential results are a useful lens because of their high turnout and ability to offer a clearer view of partisan trends than congressional elections, which can be highly influenced by incumbency. — Ashley Wu, New York Times, 18 May 2026 Trump carried the state by double digits in 2020 and 2024, and Ricketts has the advantages that come with incumbency, party infrastructure and national GOP support. — Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2026 The upcoming election may influence the council’s decision, as appointing someone who plans to run in 2027 could give the candidate an incumbency advantage. — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for incumbency
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incumbency
  1. obligation
  2. duty
  3. responsibility
  4. office
  5. need
  6. promise
Noun
  • Later in the day, discussions began to accelerate, with Villa moving to close the deal, which centred on an initial loan with a conditional obligation to buy.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • The European Commission previously said AliExpress breached its obligations under the DSA, which required it to diligently assess and mitigate the risks of counterfeits.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 22 July 2026
Definition of obligation
Noun
  • The ritual is one of the most somber duties of a commander-in-chief.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
  • There have been summers when Manchester United players needed special attention from the club’s staff and fans after returning from England duty.
    — Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of duty
Noun
  • The last sentence often appears in Jewish writings, sometimes using non-gendered language, that emphasize taking responsibility when no one else does.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
  • Now that Klarna's involved, however, Apple is happy to launch a payment program without having to shoulder any financial responsibility.
    — Bee Wertheimer, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026
Definition of responsibility
Noun
  • The City of Yes plan swept aside cumbersome zoning rules and made office buildings completed as recently as 1990 eligible for conversion in most of Manhattan and parts of other boroughs.
    — Andrew Rice, Curbed, 23 July 2026
  • Another generation of family members and in-laws developed Ballantyne, another upscale neighborhood with homes, restaurants, retail, and corporate offices.
    — Chase Jordan July 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
Definition of office
Noun
  • Being the venue everyone needs did not buy safety, and the American umbrella arrived after the fact rather than before it.
    — Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • Growing need, few resources Women’s incarceration rates have grown at twice the pace of men’s in recent decades.
    — Amber Gaudet July 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
Definition of need
Noun
  • The recent back-to-back shootings have raised questions about why the agents were not wearing body cameras despite a promise by federal authorities to equip officers nationwide with the technology.
    — Ignacio Calderon, USA Today, 22 July 2026
  • More than 250 wealthy people have signed the Giving Pledge, a promise to dedicate a majority of their wealth to philanthropy.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 22 July 2026
Definition of promise

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