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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incumbents
officeholders
Noun
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Citizenship should not function as a political tool wielded by temporary officeholders seeking to alter the electorate’s demographics.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026 -
Eight of California’s state Senate seats whose officeholders represent Los Angeles County residents will be on the ballot this year.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Incumbents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incumbents. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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