incumbent
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
A grassroots campaigner for more than 30 years, she upset expectations when she defeated the incumbent general secretary, Christina McAnea, in December last year.
From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026
Hernandez, among the youngest members on the council, had unexpectedly unseated incumbent Gil Cedillo, who was seeking his third term, in 2022.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
He was ultimately edged out by the incumbent Karen Bass and progressive Nithya Raman, who will both advance to the general election.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
The second-place candidate will go head-to-head in November with incumbent Bass, a Democratic former congresswoman first elected to lead the second-largest US city in 2022, who has come under fire during her time in office.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
“It is particularly incumbent on those who never change their opinion, to be secure of judging properly at first.”
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
Vocabulary lists containing incumbent
300 Most Difficult "SAT" Words
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Election Lingo
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
U.S. Government Lingo
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
