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 disruption rarely respects incumbency.
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Jason Wingard, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Well, the principle that govern the original Texas redistricting was incumbency protection.
—Steve Inskeep, NPR, 22 July 2025
Despite his incumbency, Adams hasn’t secured many high-profile endorsements.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 15 July 2025
Republicans will not have the advantage of incumbency in the next presidential contest; the Constitution bars President Donald Trump from seeking a third term.
—Steve Peoples, Twin Cities, 14 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for incumbency
Jason Wingard, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Well, the principle that govern the original Texas redistricting was incumbency protection.
—Steve Inskeep, NPR, 22 July 2025
Despite his incumbency, Adams hasn’t secured many high-profile endorsements.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 15 July 2025
Republicans will not have the advantage of incumbency in the next presidential contest; the Constitution bars President Donald Trump from seeking a third term.
—Steve Peoples, Twin Cities, 14 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for incumbency
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incumbency
Noun
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Dozens of Tarrant County College faculty members have been ordered to pay back portions of their salaries, with college administrators saying the teachers did not meet their contractual obligations.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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These stores would operate without rent or property tax obligations and aim to sell at wholesale prices, passing on savings to customers.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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At the time, the 56-year-old was given the go-ahead to continue his coaching duties during his treatment.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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To garrison those vulnerable treasure houses, Britain had to reassign regiments from tours of duty in North America and abandon Philadelphia, the biggest prize the redcoats had taken so far.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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That gap creates an opportunity—and a responsibility—for leadership.—
Kelly Jones,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The title refers to the blame placed on working women tacitly assigned responsibility for their kids as well as their jobs, an assumption that becomes explicit in a time of crisis.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Further adding to the time saving, Toupin even bases his company office at the fast-developing Salado Airport in Texas, just 30 minutes north of Austin.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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Approximately 140 of Crews & Associates' employees are moving their jobs from the downtown office in the River Market District to the new location.—
Jon Walker,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Get ready for hunting season by browsing over 40 vendors selling a variety of goods for all your fishing and outdoor needs.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Jan. 2026
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The request for additional money was made after underground utility and other site placement needs were identified while designing a new floor plan.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026
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The company positions the launch as a decisive break from years of delays and unmet promises around solid-state battery commercialization.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
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South African billionaire Motsepe — who owns one of Africa’s most successful clubs, Mamelodi Sundowns — was first elected CAF president in 2021 on the promise of making African football globally competitive.—
Martin K.N Siele,
semafor.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Incumbency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incumbency. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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