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单词 incumbencies
释义

incumbency

noun

in·​cum·​ben·​cy in-ˈkəm-bən(t)-sē How to pronounce incumbency (audio)
plural incumbencies
1
: the sphere of action or period of office of an incumbent
2
: the quality or state of being incumbent
3
: something that is incumbent : duty

Synonyms

  • burden
  • charge
  • commitment
  • devoir
  • do [archaic]
  • duty
  • imperative
  • need
  • obligation
  • office
  • responsibility
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Example Sentences

Hundreds of new jobs were created during her incumbency. the advantages of incumbency during an election a politician seeking to keep his incumbency
Recent Examples on the Web Operatives in both parties say incumbency is helping Messrs. Warnock and Kemp, with both candidates having accomplishments to tout. Joshua Jamerson, WSJ, 31 Aug. 2022 Research shows incumbency helps determine reelection for a candidate in office. Barbara Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 8 Aug. 2022 Such issues included: incumbency conflicts, Black voter dilution and a lack of public input. Vanessa Swales, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2021 That reflects not only Newsom’s political strength in California but also the advantages and power of incumbency. Phil Willon, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2022 Whitmer awaits the winner with the advantage of incumbency and $14.7 million in cash on hand. Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 3 Aug. 2022 The power of incumbency is proved time and again, but with inflation at a 40-year-high, President Biden’s approval ratings well below 40 percent and congressional redistricting taking a toll, holding elective office is no guarantee of keeping it. New York Times, 2 Aug. 2022 Raffensperger didn’t enjoy the same advantages of the incumbency as Kemp, since the position gave him fewer opportunities to mend fences with conservatives. Melanie Masonstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2022 Unfortunately, those who want to do harm continue to evolve their approach, which puts the incumbency on every business to change their approach to prepare for the unseen. Mark Roberts, Forbes, 16 May 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1608, in the meaning defined at sense 3

incumbencies

noun

plural of incumbency
as in duties
something one must do because of prior agreement few incumbencies of her office are as distasteful to the college president as fund-raising, of which there seems to be no end

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • duties
  • obligations
  • responsibilities
  • needs
  • commitments
  • offices
  • burdens
  • requirements
  • promises
  • vows
  • constraints
  • imperatives
  • pledges
  • oaths
  • charges
  • payments
  • debts
  • devoirs
  • pacts
  • contracts
  • arrangements
  • words
  • covenants
  • forces
  • dos
  • appointments
  • prearrangements
  • compulsions
  • setups
  • trusts
  • restraints
  • do's
  • engagements
  • compacts
  • reservations
  • pre-arrangements
  • duresses
  • tributes
  • troths
  • coercions
  • onuses
  • musts

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • exemptions
  • discharges
  • graces
  • reliefs
  • waivers
  • postponements
  • alternatives
  • releases
  • options
  • stays
  • loopholes
  • choices
  • selections
  • eases
  • preferences
  • picks
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