incumbent
adjective
holding an indicated position, role, office, etc., currently.
incumbents
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pluralof incumbent.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Therefore, as memory incumbents look to add capacity to meet soaring demand, competition is rising, including from Chinese memory makers.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2026
Instead we decided to look at candidates who represented different kinds of modern extremism, excluding incumbents from our list.
From Slate ● Nov. 3, 2026
In House races, at least 47 Republican incumbents were outraised by Democratic or independent challengers, according to Punchbowl News.
From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026
However, sentiment could turn against incumbents as investors adjust to the presence of a new entrant, Petti adds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
When Faye came down from Sacramento and opened her house there was a flurry of animosity from the two incumbents.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
