as in candidate
one who seeks an office, honor, position, or award
predicted a tough year for summer job seekers
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Recent Examples of seeker
These three stops are essential for collectors, culture seekers and anyone looking to bring home a souvenir with a real story behind it.
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Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
The subsequent collapse has not reached the public consciousness, perhaps because the numbers of asylum seekers on small boats — the most visible, and to some voters least palatable, form of migration — remain stable.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 29 May 2026
These qualities appeal to job seekers, according to Bachaud, especially recent college graduates.
—Audrey Payne, CNBC, 29 May 2026
New Shepard had been launching 10-minute flights carrying celebrities, special guests and wealthy thrill seekers to the edge of space since 2021.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
Not huge savings, but good news for any housing seeker’s wallet.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
All of the asylum seekers at the hotel face a high risk of persecution back home, human rights experts say.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
Here, Forbes Coaches Council members explore common sources of workplace toxicity and the red flags job seekers should learn to identify and pay closer attention to during the interview process.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
The subsequent collapse has not reached the public consciousness, perhaps because the numbers of asylum seekers on small boats — the most visible, and to some voters least palatable, form of migration — remain stable.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 29 May 2026
These qualities appeal to job seekers, according to Bachaud, especially recent college graduates.
—Audrey Payne, CNBC, 29 May 2026
New Shepard had been launching 10-minute flights carrying celebrities, special guests and wealthy thrill seekers to the edge of space since 2021.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
Not huge savings, but good news for any housing seeker’s wallet.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
All of the asylum seekers at the hotel face a high risk of persecution back home, human rights experts say.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
Here, Forbes Coaches Council members explore common sources of workplace toxicity and the red flags job seekers should learn to identify and pay closer attention to during the interview process.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeker
Noun
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On the night of the primary election, holding hands with Montag, the mayoral candidate posed in glossy paparazzi-style photos.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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But for a Cy Young candidate who, as part of a six-man rotation, won’t pitch in as many games as his competition, efficiency matters.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
Noun
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In our view, the agency should employ enough people to handle all applications and appeals in a timely and accurate manner while protecting the data privacy and accessibility for all applicants – including those from immigrant families.—
Katie Savin,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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Keller believes those broader economic realities reinforce the importance of maintaining clear and predictable immigration guidance for applicants and employers alike.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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“Seeker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeker. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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