incurs

verb

present tense third-person singular of incur
as in pursues

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  1. pursues
  2. seeks
  3. accepts
  4. contracts
  5. catches
  6. welcomes
  7. embraces
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  • That requirement becomes more important as NASA pursues longer-term surface operations and future Moon base infrastructure.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
  • If the council pursues this option, the city would begin legal negotiations with ComEd in 2030 to ensure that the organization could provide power after the IMEA contract ends.
    — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of pursues
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  • The proposals come as Georgia seeks to keep up with the growing demand for electricity driven by data centers.
    — Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Known for unique design flair, such as the Stellar TV's concrete back mounts, Loewe seeks to establish itself in top luxury destinations, building a global lifestyle ecosystem focused on craftsmanship and innovation.
    — John Archer, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of seeks
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  • Jane understands that calling Bunny out is a social and professional transgression, but her decision to do it anyway is ultimately an invitation for redemption, which Bunny accepts.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The organization also accepts pet supplies and monetary donations.
    — Bridget Byrne, Baltimore Sun, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of accepts
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  • First, Selig addressed the agency's proposal from June to amend its rules on what event contracts the CFTC could prohibit.
    — Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Flock no longer contracts directly with ICE, according to information presented at the rally.
    — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of contracts
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  • What catches my attention here is what these AI systems are actually being trained to recognize.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The result is a blonde that catches the light beautifully and feels naturally lived in.
    — Emma-Jade Stoddart, Glamour, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of catches
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  • Not everyone in the industry welcomes the latest barriers to low-cost imports.
    — Bloomberg News, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Doolin welcomes me into his upscale Airbnb on the fifth floor of an apartment block a five-minute walk from Lleras Park.
    — Mattha Busby, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of welcomes
Verb
  • When the story moves into the season’s elaborate galas, Richardson-Whitfield embraces the grandeur and romanticism associated with the series.
    — Dominique Fluker, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • When British envoys arrive, promising support for Rukumba’s independence from Uganda in exchange for access to the snow for scientific research, the village committee embraces the deal as progress.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 16 Aug. 2026
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“Incurs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incurs. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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