incurred

Definition of incurrednext
past tense of incur

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of incurred If a homeowner missed an assessment payment one month and incurred a late fee, and payments for the following months were made on time, the homeowner continues to incur late fees each month because the payments are applied to the prior outstanding balance rather than the current dues assessment. Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025 If a homeowner missed an assessment payment one month and incurred a late fee, and payments for the following months were made on time, the homeowner continues to incur late fees each month because the payments are applied to the prior outstanding balance rather than the current dues assessment. Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incurred
Verb
  • Everybody slept on the third floor of Liway’s house, and Yolanda’s youngest daughter contracted leptospirosis.
    Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Athletes or support personnel contracted to the military or national security of either nation are also unable to participate under AIN.
    Callum Sutherland, Time, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Real Madrid star Arda Guler was caught disagreeing with head coach Alvaro Arbeloa, after being brought off in Wednesday's 4-2 Champions League loss to Benfica.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • During his time as governor, Warsh objected to some of the low-interest rate policies that the Fed pursued during and after the 2008-09 Great Recession.
    Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
  • When energy security is pursued through coercion, legal shortcuts, or discretionary intervention, those foundations weaken.
    Maria Mendiluce, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • China’s cabinet on Thursday rolled out a work plan to boost services consumption — from cruise and yacht tourism to elder care services and more sports events — as policymakers sought to boost the share of consumption in its economy over the next five years.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
  • His attorney sought a sentence of six years, noting that Grayson has late stage colon cancer that has spread to his liver and lungs.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Jan. 2026

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“Incurred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incurred. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.

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