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
Posing an additional challenge is Thompson's incumbency advantage.
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ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
For now, Burgat said the early primaries should not be mistaken for a collapse of incumbency but rather a reminder that even strong political advantages can erode when voter frustration meets a credible challenger.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 4 Mar. 2026
Anyone and everyone with a desire to be chosen to serve as senator (which comes with a huge, unearned incumbency advantage in the next election cycle) will feel pressure to play along.
—Kent Thiry, Denver Post, 23 Feb. 2026
Term limits used to be a hot issue as a means to solve the problems that accompany incumbency.
—Arkansas Online, 17 Feb. 2026
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ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
For now, Burgat said the early primaries should not be mistaken for a collapse of incumbency but rather a reminder that even strong political advantages can erode when voter frustration meets a credible challenger.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 4 Mar. 2026
Anyone and everyone with a desire to be chosen to serve as senator (which comes with a huge, unearned incumbency advantage in the next election cycle) will feel pressure to play along.
—Kent Thiry, Denver Post, 23 Feb. 2026
Term limits used to be a hot issue as a means to solve the problems that accompany incumbency.
—Arkansas Online, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incumbency
Noun
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The initiative represents a pivotal shift in how the kingdom approaches its cultural heritage and environmental obligations.—
FMG Studios,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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His father, a real estate developer, had lost generations of Bessent family wealth by overleveraging his obligations.—
Fatima Hussein,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Congress has a constitutional duty here.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Prosecutors said Schroer’s posts were intended to retaliate against Noem and Bondi over the performance of their official duties while serving in office.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
Noun
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August 23 – September 22 Clarity matters most today when money or responsibilities come up.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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While announcing Jacobson’s hiring, Stagwell said her responsibilities will include expanding ReachTV’s footprint and deepening its content partnerships.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The office also pointed to efforts to expand security funding for religious institutions, strengthen hate crime laws and support Holocaust and genocide education initiatives.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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City staffers are required to get approval before their travel begins, not after, but those expenses were included among more than two dozen expense reports from the mayor’s office, which were approved without discussion.—
Jeff Abell,
Baltimore Sun,
7 May 2026
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Not peckish, not in need of a little boost—hungry, immediately and completely, hunger as urgent as any alarm clock.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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August 23 – September 22 Something at home needs adjusting before everything else works smoothly today.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
Noun
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The drug has shown so much promise in such trials that, at the end of 2024, its development was placed on a fast track, with all signs pointing to a speedy approval by the Food and Drug Administration.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
2 May 2026
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This newsroom-wide project brings fast facts as stories unfold — making sure our local officials and institutions are telling the truth, serving our communities well and following through on their promises.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
2 May 2026
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“Incumbency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incumbency. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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