incumbent in-KUHM-buhnt noun adjective WS #24

a person who holds a particular office or position; the current holder of an office

1. The incumbent CEO announced his retirement after twenty years with the company.
2. The incumbent senator has a significant advantage in the upcoming election.
3. As the incumbent mayor, she had a strong record of public service to campaign on.
4. Voters often favor the incumbent unless there are serious concerns about their performance.
5. The incumbent president faced several challengers in the primary election.

necessary as a duty or responsibility; currently holding an office; resting or lying on something

1. She felt it was incumbent upon her to speak out against the injustice.
2. The incumbent governor's policies were widely debated during the campaign season.
3. It is incumbent upon all citizens to participate in the democratic process.
4. The incumbent administration faced criticism for its handling of the economic crisis.
5. It is incumbent on managers to ensure workplace safety for all employees.