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
Whatever controversies swirl around her currently, incumbency has its perks.
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David Mark, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
As the candidate associated with the incumbency, Vice President Harris struggled to make a compelling economic pitch to voters.
—Erin Doherty, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
Mixed year: Democracy and incumbency in Asia From India and Japan to South Korea and Indonesia, and Pakistan and Sri Lanka to Taiwan, elections dominated 2024.
—Curtis S. Chin and Jose B. Collazo, CNBC, 25 Dec. 2024
The temptation to exploit the power of incumbency to fight malfeasance on eye-for-an-eye terms is strong.
—Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 31 Mar. 2025
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David Mark, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
As the candidate associated with the incumbency, Vice President Harris struggled to make a compelling economic pitch to voters.
—Erin Doherty, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
Mixed year: Democracy and incumbency in Asia From India and Japan to South Korea and Indonesia, and Pakistan and Sri Lanka to Taiwan, elections dominated 2024.
—Curtis S. Chin and Jose B. Collazo, CNBC, 25 Dec. 2024
The temptation to exploit the power of incumbency to fight malfeasance on eye-for-an-eye terms is strong.
—Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incumbency
Noun
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Redstone has borrowed heavily to meet debt obligations, including a $186-million term loan from Larry Ellison last year.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2025
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What's, what are, what is a citizen's obligation now?—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 July 2025
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After swindling his way into loads of cash, Yoshii gradually attempts to disconnect from humanity, moving out of the city, shunning his girlfriend, and entrusting duties to his new, devoted assistant.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
1 July 2025
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In early 2025, the U.S. imposed new tariffs on Canadian lumber, pushing duties as high as 35%.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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For the generation currently between 13 and 28 years old, better known as Gen-Z, Trump’s policy bill represents a shift in retirement policy that places more responsibility on the individual.—
Alejandra Rojas,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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But the water that none of us can live without is everyday kindness and responsibility.—
Pico Iyer,
Time,
5 July 2025
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The circular balcony, which looks down on the museum’s main lobby, is festooned with ribbons from the ceremony that took place when the Long Wharf moved from its longtime home on the loading dock to offices in the Audubon arts district.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
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Longtime meteorologist Troy Kimmel, who leads his own meteorological services company, told CBS Austin in May that local Texas offices such as the Austin/San Antonio office experienced some staffing shortages.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Nature is restorative, helping to counteract modern life's numerous demands and the need to stay hyper-focused on specific tasks, the expert added.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
9 July 2025
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Adding another inside linebacker or two would be prudent, and Michigan has players on the board who could fill that need.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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For years, the promise of frictionless global commerce has been dangled before merchants, developers and consumers alike.—
Paul Marcantonio,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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By going back almost to basics, Rebirth delivers on the promise of its title.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2025
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“Incumbency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incumbency. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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