APPLIERS Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

appliers

noun

plural of applier

as in candidates

one who seeks an office, honor, position, or award first-time appliers for federal grant money

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But the other main parties called it a stunt and refused to take part, leaving Farage running against an assortment of independents, jokers and single-issue candidates led by Count Binface, a comic space alien with a trash can on his head.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
And the issue is front-and-center in this year's primaries as candidates eye the Democratic and Republican nomination for an open Senate seat.

— Caroline Linton, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

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As of July 29th, more than 120,000 eligible applicants are awaiting additional funding.

— Lacey Beasley, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Granted, the math can be contextually questioned, since money-losing programs still tend to attract applicants, improve admissions yield, boost fundraising efforts with alumni and generate media attention.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Aug. 2026

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