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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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Unlike the first film, where a smaller budget and the fear of incurring Anna Wintour’s wrath kept many fashion figures from appearing on-camera, the sequel goes all-out.

From Salon • May 1, 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

Florida also permits individuals to establish an irrevocable dynasty trust with provisions allowing wealth to be passed without incurring gift, estate, or generation-skipping transfer taxes for up to a thousand years.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

It occurred to me that I could not remain where I was for long without incurring the risk of an oncoming vehicle coming round that same bend and colliding into my employer's Ford.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro