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
Republicans will not have the advantage of incumbency in the next presidential contest; the Constitution bars President Donald Trump from seeking a third term.
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Steve Peoples, Twin Cities, 14 July 2025
Together, these cases underscore a growing legal recognition that platform power, when abused to entrench incumbency and exclude competition, is not only harmful but actionable.
—Seth Joseph, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
But Baker, in his first run for governor, was defeated by Democratic Gov. Deval Patrick —and the power of incumbency — in 2010.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 5 June 2025
At the ceremony, former House Speaker Chris Donovan, D-Meriden, said legislators overcame an initial wariness about taking away a major advantage of incumbency: The ability to raise money in Hartford, often relying on lobbyists to facilitate contributions from clients.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2025
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Steve Peoples, Twin Cities, 14 July 2025
Together, these cases underscore a growing legal recognition that platform power, when abused to entrench incumbency and exclude competition, is not only harmful but actionable.
—Seth Joseph, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
But Baker, in his first run for governor, was defeated by Democratic Gov. Deval Patrick —and the power of incumbency — in 2010.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 5 June 2025
At the ceremony, former House Speaker Chris Donovan, D-Meriden, said legislators overcame an initial wariness about taking away a major advantage of incumbency: The ability to raise money in Hartford, often relying on lobbyists to facilitate contributions from clients.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incumbency
Noun
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This puts a spotlight on your career, but oppositions to Saturn and Neptune in your 10th house force you to balance work demands with family obligations and responsibilities.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Therapists who veer into being a friend are likely violating their duty and ethical obligations.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Pfizer raised its profit outlook Tuesday despite looming tariffs, with its CEO hopeful that the duties will start out small.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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So where is Adriana just a few short hours later when duty calls?—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
7 Aug. 2025
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Policymakers cannot kick the can of responsibility for grid upgrades down the road or hope for a savior from the private sector.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Hundreds of law enforcement officials have signed up to perform some of the duties of federal immigration agents as part of their regular responsibilities in a program known as 287(g).—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Aug. 2025
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That includes 230 in Glendale, where the company operates its office and a distribution center.—
Sofia Joseph,
jsonline.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Sheriff Shawn Holloway activated his office’s search and rescue teams.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Aug. 2025
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One such solution the government announced recently is an arrangement with U.S. energy logistics and infrastructure provider Curlew Midstream which will avoid the need to invest in a new domestic oil refinery.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Planning can be the most dreaded part of a big trip, especially when everyone has different wants and needs.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
14 Aug. 2025
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Unfortunately, the promise of MLR’s eighth season has disappeared like Cheslin Kolbe in open space.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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And the eventual sinking came with the promise of a museum to commemorate the American legend.—
Danny Freeman,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Incumbency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incumbency. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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