1. people who currently hold an office or position
Usage: plural of incumbent

Examples

• The incumbents won most of the seats in the election.
• Voters often favor incumbents over new candidates.
• Three incumbents are running for reelection this year.
• The incumbents have the advantage of name recognition.
• Several incumbents lost their positions in the primary.
• Corporate incumbents face challenges from startup companies.
• The incumbents defended their record during the debate.