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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While it is true that AI is disrupting corporate software, the incumbents are mounting a defense.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
For software’s incumbents, the biggest challenge ahead may be new software-as-a-service companies that are built from the ground up with AI in mind.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
At first glance, Markey’s win would seem to break a recent streak of older incumbents falling to more youthful candidates.
From Slate ● Sep. 2, 2026
At his peak, he could intimidate established incumbents into retiring.
From Slate ● Aug. 25, 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
