Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of incur
Cars that are five years old or older typically incur around $800 to $1,000 a year in maintenance and repair costs, on average, according to Consumer Reports.
—
Mike Winters, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
If those extra months incur large public healthcare costs, or if that person’s continued life means one’s great grandchildren receive a substantially smaller bequest, those factors typically aren’t reflected in the patient’s personal willingness to pay.
—James Broughel, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
He is guaranteed $54 million for 2026, and the Dolphins would incur significant hits to the salary cap by releasing him.
—CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Under the new policy, that extra screening will incur a fee.
—Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for incur
Mike Winters, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
If those extra months incur large public healthcare costs, or if that person’s continued life means one’s great grandchildren receive a substantially smaller bequest, those factors typically aren’t reflected in the patient’s personal willingness to pay.
—James Broughel, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
He is guaranteed $54 million for 2026, and the Dolphins would incur significant hits to the salary cap by releasing him.
—CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Under the new policy, that extra screening will incur a fee.
—Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for incur
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incur
Verb
-
The brief comment during a lightning round of questions quickly attracted attention and Obama later sought to clarify his remarks with a statement on social media.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
-
Such a ruling allows those wrongfully accused to seek state compensation for time spent in prison and provides official recognition that they were wrongly blamed.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
In other words, the insurer has not contracted with specific doctors and hospitals to accept their coverage.—
Julie Appleby,
Miami Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
-
The ribs need to expand and contract for the diaphragm — your primary breathing muscle — to function.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Dane attended Sequoia High School and San Mateo High School but dropped out prior to graduation to pursue acting in Los Angeles.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
-
Instead, Kohberger decided to pursue a plea deal to avoid the death penalty.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Isaacman stated that while Boeing manufactured the troubled spacecraft, the ultimate responsibility lies with NASA for accepting a flawed vehicle and risking the lives of two astronauts.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
-
Many countries won’t accept vaccinated birds.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
The Clippers enter the final stretch of the season as the hottest team in the NBA, having won 20 of their past 27 games, a feat that caught many insiders by surprise.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
19 Feb. 2026
-
So, this is about when undeniable attraction catches you off guard, but also the enormous consequences of following that urge and that feeling, and the consequences of that for the families around you, however innocent your intent is.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
The staff welcomed me immediately, opening the doors with genuine warmth that shifted my mood entirely.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
-
About 80 miles east of downtown, the San Bernardino County mountain hamlet of Wrightwood and its largest employer, the Mountain High Resort, are welcoming a snow deluge and hoping this is their busiest weekend of the season.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Incur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incur. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
