as in incumbent
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Recent Examples of noncandidate
Vote for a marginal party or write in our displeasure with a noncandidate?
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Jesse A. Myerson, The New Republic, 2 Sep. 2020
Despite being a noncandidate, Mr. Brown seemed to make a shadow campaign swing this month.
—New York Times, 23 July 2019
The donation appears to be the largest noncandidate contribution ever given to a campaign.
—Rick Pearson, chicagotribune.com, 17 May 2017
Jesse A. Myerson, The New Republic, 2 Sep. 2020
Despite being a noncandidate, Mr. Brown seemed to make a shadow campaign swing this month.
—New York Times, 23 July 2019
The donation appears to be the largest noncandidate contribution ever given to a campaign.
—Rick Pearson, chicagotribune.com, 17 May 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noncandidate
Noun
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Wiping the incumbent out in November, failed California Attorney General candidate Hochman promised to carefully look over the files before making his own judgment.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
2 May 2025
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The long odds of toppling an incumbent Challenging an incumbent can sometimes seem like a fool's errand.—
Elena Moore,
NPR,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The rock hall of fame’s newest list of inductees would make for one crazy playlist.—
Christie D’Zurilla,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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The Black Crowes, Mariah Carey, Billy Idol and Joy Division/New Order, Maná, Oasis and Phish were also among the nominees for this year's slate of inductees.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Noncandidate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noncandidate. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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