Synonyms of incumbency

incumbency

noun

in-ˈkəm-bən(t)-sē 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• obligation
• duty
• responsibility
• office
• need
• promise
• vow
• burden
• commitment
• requirement
• imperative
• constraint
• pledge
• oath
• charge
• devoir
• pact
• do
• payment
• arrangement
• contract
• compulsion
• debt
• word
• trust
• covenant
• coercion
• setup
• prearrangement
• appointment
• restraint
• compact
• must
• reservation
• force
• troth
• engagement
• tribute
• duress
• onus

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• grace
• relief
• discharge
• exemption
• stay
• waiver
• ease
• postponement
• release
• option
• preference
• alternative
• choice
• selection
• loophole
• pick

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of incumbency

But ultimately, the support for Rosen — through his prolific high-profile endorsements and corresponding fundraising advantage — along with the historical strength of incumbency in this countywide office, appear to have carried him to re-election. — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 3 June 2026

Assembly District 39 Democratic state Assemblyman Juan Carrillo’s incumbency was being challenged by Republican Paul Andre Marsh, a community services liaison. — Ryan Carter, Daily News, 3 June 2026

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