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
Despite his incumbency, Adams hasn’t secured many high-profile endorsements.
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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
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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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
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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Might the thrill of their ambition congeal into something like obligation?—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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From their standpoint, divorce represents a breakdown not only of a personal relationship but of a social or even moral obligation.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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By the end of the trial in September 2023, Paxton was acquitted and resumed his duties as attorney general.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The foundation's mission is deeply personal for Siller, stemming from the sacrifice of his brother, FDNY firefighter Stephen Siller, who ran through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel on 9/11 to answer the call of duty.—
Paid Content by Tunnel to Towers,
FOXNews.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Accountability requires taking personal responsibility for your cognitive development.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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This shift represents a fundamental change in how professional development happens, with corporations taking direct responsibility for credentialing workers in emerging technologies.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Schiff, according to his office, navigated the two mortgages in consultation with a House lawyer.—
Robert Faturechi,
ProPublica,
6 Sep. 2025
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According to the secretary of state's office, Achor defeated Mayes, then Green, by a margin of 7,226 (56%) to 5,752 (44%) in the 2024 general election.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There are no hard and fast rules regarding the frequency of sweeping, as the floor care needs of each home depend on several different factors.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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European officials, by contrast, have consistently emphasized the need to ratchet up sanctions pressure.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But the promise is so much bigger.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Last season, Bigsby showed a lot of promise as a viable backfield option.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Incumbency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incumbency. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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