INCUMBENCY Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

incumbency

noun

in-ˈkəm-bən(t)-sē

Definition of incumbency

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 Maine and Alaska are these outlying states, very different than the rest of the map, based off of media market, based off of incumbency and the particulars of the states. — ABC News, 31 May 2026 But presidential results are a useful lens because of their high turnout and ability to offer a clearer view of partisan trends than congressional elections, which can be highly influenced by incumbency. — Ashley Wu, New York Times, 18 May 2026 Trump carried the state by double digits in 2020 and 2024, and Ricketts has the advantages that come with incumbency, party infrastructure and national GOP support. — Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2026 The upcoming election may influence the council’s decision, as appointing someone who plans to run in 2027 could give the candidate an incumbency advantage. — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for incumbency

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Noun

But when a mysterious stranger begins blackmailing Neve, she is forced to compromise every legal, moral, and ethical obligation to gain an acquittal — or else risk her dark secrets being exposed.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 15 July 2026
Former European Commissioner Thierry Breton was targeted partly for sending a letter to X in 2024 concerning X’s obligations under the Digital Services Act.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026

Definition of obligation

Noun

The first and most important thing to remember is that both people — but especially Bellingham — will have conducted their post-match duties in a state of physical and emotional exhaustion.

— Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Dax, an 18-month-old Belgian Malinois from Poland, is certified in patrol duties, including apprehension and suspect searches, as well as firearms and ammunition detection.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026

Definition of duty

Noun

Tech companies like Meta and YouTube are shielded from legal responsibility for content posted by third parties, based on Section 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act.

— Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
However, the responsibilities of leading a large constitutional office required me to balance my schedule, including senior leadership meetings held on Tuesday mornings that often conflicted with BCC meetings.

— Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026

Definition of responsibility

Noun

Regina Cantrell is accused of reviewing her son’s arrest warrants while the investigation into him was ongoing, according to the district attorney’s office.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
Even the urologist’s office has athletic jerseys hanging in the treatment room so that men’s masculinity will not be assailed.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 16 July 2026

Definition of office

Noun

Grand Cay is being positioned as part of Samaná’s next chapter, but its most meaningful promise is not only luxury golf or resort living.

— Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
What differentiates Ammortal from the glut of wellness and optimization products on the market, according to its charismatic and observably in-shape founder, is the promise of a more all-encompassing experience of physical and mental restoration.

— Jake Nevins, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026

Definition of promise

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