incur

verb

Definition of incurnext
as in to seek

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Recent Examples of incur Honest mistakes are less likely to incur severe penalties, especially for first-time offenders with a good compliance history. — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 20 July 2026 Ranchers incur higher operating costs or are forced to cull their cattle. — Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026 When retirees are unable to access healthcare because immigrant caregivers have been deported, their adult children often deplete their savings and can incur substantial debt. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 13 July 2026 Under church law, the consecrations constitute a schismatic act, or an intentional rupture of the unity of the Catholic Church, and incur automatic excommunication for the four bishops and the bishop administering the consecration. — ABC News, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for incur
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incur
  1. seek
  2. contract
  3. pursue
  4. accept
  5. catch
  6. welcome
Verb
  • Like that of his predecessors, João Havelange and Sepp Blatter, Infantino is seeking to rally his core supporters in his traditional power base of Africa.
    — Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Over the years, India’s blockbusters have sought to outdo each other in budget, especially those in Bollywood and the Telugu film industry.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of seek
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  • Following the surgery De Paula contracted a bacterial infection, complicating her recovery and ultimately leading to her death, Noticias Sin reported.
    — Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • When the city contracted with BSO in 1990, the agency took over the investigation.
    — Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of contract
Verb
  • The Targaryen prince does not order his own dragon to pursue.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Garrett’s influence could be magnified if Donald, a three-time defensive player of the year, ends a two-year retirement to pursue another Super Bowl ring.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of pursue
Verb
  • Additionally, check whether the retailer accepts Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account funds.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Books cost 50 cents to $2, and credit cards will be accepted.
    — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of accept
Verb
  • While browsing for antiques, an eye caught the eyes of David and Nan Skier.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Gable suplexed Penta into the corner and went for a flying headbutt, but Penta caught him in an armbar, busting Gable’s shoulder.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of catch
Verb
  • SeaWorld San Antonio welcomed seven more beluga whales on Tuesday, the latest development in the international effort to relocate dozens of the mammals from a shuttered Canadian theme park.
    — Jared Ochacher, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • While Ted Lasso will welcome back plenty of familiar faces, the show will also bring aboard a slate of newcomers to star as the Lady Greyhounds.
    — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of welcome

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