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incurring

VERB

bring upon oneself

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acquire arouse earn obtain provoke

STRONG

catch contract draw gain get induce

WEAK

be subjected to bring down on expose oneself to meet with

Antonyms

STRONGEST

forfeit lose

STRONG

discourage miss misunderstand pass push

Example Sentences

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Investors who want to maintain their allocation may need to quickly find a replacement fund, potentially incurring additional trading costs or re-entering the market at less favorable prices if prices have moved sharply.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

So would forward Ryan Poehling, who has been cleared after incurring a concussion from an illegal hit by Vegas defenseman Brayden McNabb, who was suspended for a game.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Some were reportedly forced to turn to lawyers to help recover the money, incurring additional costs.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Oil companies say they have been incurring losses due to higher global crude oil prices.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Moreover, he need not worry about incurring the infamy of those vices without which it would be difficult to save the state.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli