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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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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

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

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Hatton is among eight other players who had already agreed terms with the DP World Tour to continue playing LIV events without incurring sanctions.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

It is possible to trade options without incurring taxes this or next year if the trades are executed in a tax-advantaged account.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 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