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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The chairman said voters should decide who primary nominees are, and that this change is not about shielding incumbents or boosting challengers.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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In the 71st state House District, Democrat Jessica Anderson is seeking to unseat state Rep. Amanda Batten (R) in the 71st District, while Democrat Lily Franklin is running against incumbent Chris Obenshain (R) in the 41st.—
Julia Manchester,
The Hill,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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When will the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees be announced?—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Each performance will celebrate one of this year’s Grammy Hall of Fame inductees.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Noncandidate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noncandidate. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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