INCUMBENTS Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

incumbents

noun

plural of incumbent

as in officeholders

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Diffuse authority and accountability Authority over education has long been distributed among different officeholders.

— Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Then there are swearing in speeches for interim officeholders, like today’s from Rob Harrington.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026

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