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.
Senate over the powerful incumbent Sen. John Cornyn on May 26.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
Sen. Iván Cepeda, of the incumbent left-wing Pacto Historico party, came in second with 40.9%, followed by 12 other candidates.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
Riquelme is challenging incumbent Florentino Perez in this weekend's election.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Recent polling suggests that, ahead of Tuesday’s primary, incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has what pollsters deem a statistically insignificant lead in her bid for reelection as the city’s top executive.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
It was also incumbent upon them to attend to his personal wants.
From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
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!
