as in candidates
one who seeks an office, honor, position, or award
first-time appliers for federal grant money
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Noun
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There are candidates on the bench to still crack the postseason rotation if needed, too.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026 -
More than a half-dozen potential candidates are speaking here to make inroads among Black leaders, one of Democrats' most powerful voting blocs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The state still plans to roll out the rules early, starting July 1, despite its long struggle with system backlogs that applicants said have delayed benefits.—
Sam Whitehead,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Space for Humanity, a nonprofit, selected her for the journey among many applicants.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Appliers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appliers. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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