as in candidates
one who seeks an office, honor, position, or award
predicted a tough year for summer job seekers
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Recent Examples of seekers
The number of clicks per job opening increased by nearly 22% year over year, suggesting tougher odds for job seekers.
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Jake Angelo, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
This is not where celebrities or attention-seekers come to see and be seen, but rather an under-the-radar spot favored by financial power players, political figures, and low-profile multi-generational families.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026
Several groups that provide services to asylum seekers were the plaintiffs.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Earthy, moody colors cosset wellness-seekers in the treatment rooms, making way for organic cream hues in the diminutive swimming pool.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Instead of finding the American dream, refugees and asylum-seekers have been detained by ICE.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 23 Apr. 2026
Job seekers aren't just competing with other applicants for roles.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Hampson said some also worry a surge of interest from Americans could delay efforts by refugees and asylum-seekers fleeing vulnerable situations.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
One that flows into the Arkansas River near Wichita is named for four freedom-seekers who were killed or wounded there.
—Sarah Ritter, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Jake Angelo, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
This is not where celebrities or attention-seekers come to see and be seen, but rather an under-the-radar spot favored by financial power players, political figures, and low-profile multi-generational families.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026
Several groups that provide services to asylum seekers were the plaintiffs.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Earthy, moody colors cosset wellness-seekers in the treatment rooms, making way for organic cream hues in the diminutive swimming pool.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Instead of finding the American dream, refugees and asylum-seekers have been detained by ICE.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 23 Apr. 2026
Job seekers aren't just competing with other applicants for roles.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Hampson said some also worry a surge of interest from Americans could delay efforts by refugees and asylum-seekers fleeing vulnerable situations.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
One that flows into the Arkansas River near Wichita is named for four freedom-seekers who were killed or wounded there.
—Sarah Ritter, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seekers
Noun
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The two highest-polling candidates — Hilton and Steyer — are in the mid-teens, with most of the other candidates close behind.—
Anne Bryson,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Mfume has not joined in the negative attack game, but Conway, like other failing candidates, has decided his only political pathway is simply to run a nasty and divisive campaign.—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Leasing staff will begin reaching out to applicants at the top of a randomized ranking list in June and as late as August, according to the city’s website.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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On the residency front, the country is also expected to receive 80,000 residency applications in 2026—up from 28,000 in 2024—with the majority of applicants coming from Brazil, according to a news release.—
Brittany Chang,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As the Spurs push to win it all, showing the supporting cast is still a playoff-level team is a good sign for the Spurs’ status as true title contenders.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton, the race’s overall front-runner, dismissed the Democratic contenders seeking Newsom’s seal of approval as misguided and a waste of time.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Seekers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seekers. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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