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forcing one's compliance or participation by or as if by law
it is incumbent upon you to attend every staff meeting
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Recent Examples of incumbent
Tony Aiello, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Arlington voters will choose a new mayor from a field that includes incumbent Jim Ross, developer Steve Cavender, law librarian Hunter Crow and Shaun Mallory, with candidates clashing over a $25 million budget deficit, property tax increases and World Cup preparedness.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2026
Mike Kaye
april 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Investing in training and accessing programs to support internships, apprenticeships or training for incumbent workers through Maryland MEP, Maryland Department of Labor and others can be invaluable for long-term success.
—Mike Kelleher, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Republican Mike Lawler, the incumbent in the 17th Congressional District, which represents all of Rockland and Putnam counties and most of northern Westchester County and southern Dutchess County, is asking a judge to kick a Democrat off the ballot, due to alleged fraud.
—Tony Aiello, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Arlington voters will choose a new mayor from a field that includes incumbent Jim Ross, developer Steve Cavender, law librarian Hunter Crow and Shaun Mallory, with candidates clashing over a $25 million budget deficit, property tax increases and World Cup preparedness.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
This feels like another Justin Simmons situation, where the fan base and national media will link Njoku (or another veteran tight end) to the Panthers, but the front office will stick with the incumbent group.
—Mike Kaye
april 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Investing in training and accessing programs to support internships, apprenticeships or training for incumbent workers through Maryland MEP, Maryland Department of Labor and others can be invaluable for long-term success.
—Mike Kelleher, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incumbent
Noun
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Weber has backing from several statewide officeholders, including Attorney General Rob Bonta and State Treasurer Fiona Ma.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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The race to fill the Porter County Board of Commissioners District 2 seat held by Republican Barb Regnitz is contested on both sides of the aisle, with two experienced county officeholders competing for the Republican ticket and two political newcomers vying for the Democratic ticket.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Stripping the rights of states as the primary authority to regulate their education would also limit their oversight of teacher certification, curricula standards and compulsory education.—
Dina Ciotola,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2026
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But the trial judge, not the jury, will rule on any compulsory changes for Meta at the trial’s second stage in May.—
Peter Weber,
TheWeek,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Jackeline Madrid suffered a fracture and required stitches.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Bark’s new Companion Concierge will help arrange international paperwork and required vaccinations.—
Beth Landman,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The spokesperson noted that the pilot had completed all mandatory medical examinations in compliance with regulatory requirements and held a Class I medical certification.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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Martin accepted a plea deal for a 25-year sentence, with a mandatory minimum of 10 years.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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These measures are primary requirements to obtain certification from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a federal agency of the Department of Labor that ensures the education and training necessary to guarantee safety in workplaces.—
Sarah Moreno
May 1,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
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“Incumbent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incumbent. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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