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incumbent

[in-kuhm-buhnt] / ɪnˈkʌm bənt /
ADJECTIVE
obligatory
Synonyms
Antonyms


NOUN
officeholder
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG


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Incumbent Democratic Mayor Karen Bass has advanced to November's run-off election to determine who will run California's largest city, Los Angeles.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Incumbent Newsom is believed to have his eyes on the White House in 2028, following in the footsteps of one Ronald Reagan, who occupied the governor's mansion from 1967 to 1975.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Incumbent Robert Luna will take on a crowded field in the race for Los Angeles County sheriff.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Incumbent Larry Taylor planned to run again, but dropped out once Middleton made it clear he intended to challenge him.

From Salon • May 23, 2026

Incumbent, leaning or resting upon; the cotyledons are incumbent when the back of one of them lies against the radicle, 128; the anthers are incumbent when turned or looking inwards.

From The Elements of Botany For Beginners and For Schools by Gray, Asa




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