Definitions

incurred

[in-kurd] / ɪnˈkɜrd /

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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For Barra and GM’s C-suite, the board excluded from bonus calculations more than $3 billion in tariff costs incurred last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

That’s not to say no damage has been incurred from sustained higher energy prices.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

The satellite company generated $273 million in revenue and incurred a $9 million net loss in 2025, compared to Amazon’s $717 billion of revenue and net income of $78 billion over the same period.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

It raised concerns he may have incurred an injury serious enough to rule him out of Tottenham's final six games as they battle to avoid relegation.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Am I right in deducing that these charges were incurred by you?

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood