incurred

verb

Definition of incurrednext
past tense of incur
as in contracted

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incurred
  1. contracted
  2. caught
  3. pursued
  4. sought
Verb
  • As outlined in a 2021 report by Inside Higher Ed, during the global pandemic, many student counseling centers contracted with third-party vendors to provide teletherapy services for students.
    Eric Wood, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Construction on new homes doesn’t start until buyers come tour, are contracted, and designs are finalized.
    Jennifer Castenson, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of contracted
Verb
  • Alexander-Walker caught the pass, pumped, took a side dribble and fired.
    Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Four players ran in touchdowns and Flynn Schiele and Nick Stone caught scoring passes as well.
    Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
Definition of caught
Verb
  • After their convictions, the brothers pursued unsuccessful appeals.
    Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Eleven million people have fled their homes, pursued by men with guns and followed by famine.
    Angelina Jolie, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of pursued
Verb
  • Julie Le Roux As Hurricane Helene swept through McDowell County in western North Carolina, John Norwood and his fiancé Julie Le Roux had sought refuge at a neighbor’s home.
    Ashley R. Williams, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
  • As New York City Mayor Eric Adams continues to face fallout after being indicted on charges of bribery, campaign finance, and more, a new report alleges that his administration sought a Brooklyn Museum show at the behest of one aide in charge of Chinese American community relations.
    Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of sought
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