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
Adrenaline-seekers might focus on whitewater rafting, zip lines, and climbing walls.
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Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
Chamberlin said this is creating an overwhelming cycle in the job market that is difficult for both job seekers and recruiters to handle.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
Her small beachfront home, shaped by local artisans and found materials, became a gathering place for travelers, creators, and seekers, eventually evolving into 17 rooms and a private villa for like-minded visitors.
—Gemma Price, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
The Heise, Pearce, Weber (HPW) Labor Market Tightness Index summarizes current wage pressures and forecasts near-term wage inflation based on the quits rate and job vacancies per job seeker.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
Dubai’s reputation as a paradise for sun-seekers and digital nomads has been burnished on TikTok and Instagram, and in recent years the UAE has sought to formalize content creation as a profession, bringing it into the fold of its economic transformation drive.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Antigua Prime Minster Gaston Browne said his country would only accept 10 asylum seekers per year.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Lost Island Themepark proves that thrill seekers in the middle of the country don’t have to road trip to Disney World or Universal for unique attractions.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 6 Jan. 2026
The report notes that new job seekers are often particularly vulnerable — a category that’s recently been adding ranks in Texas.
—Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
Chamberlin said this is creating an overwhelming cycle in the job market that is difficult for both job seekers and recruiters to handle.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
Her small beachfront home, shaped by local artisans and found materials, became a gathering place for travelers, creators, and seekers, eventually evolving into 17 rooms and a private villa for like-minded visitors.
—Gemma Price, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
The Heise, Pearce, Weber (HPW) Labor Market Tightness Index summarizes current wage pressures and forecasts near-term wage inflation based on the quits rate and job vacancies per job seeker.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
Dubai’s reputation as a paradise for sun-seekers and digital nomads has been burnished on TikTok and Instagram, and in recent years the UAE has sought to formalize content creation as a profession, bringing it into the fold of its economic transformation drive.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Antigua Prime Minster Gaston Browne said his country would only accept 10 asylum seekers per year.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Lost Island Themepark proves that thrill seekers in the middle of the country don’t have to road trip to Disney World or Universal for unique attractions.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 6 Jan. 2026
The report notes that new job seekers are often particularly vulnerable — a category that’s recently been adding ranks in Texas.
—Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeker
Noun
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Minter is a prominent candidate, since he's coached in Baltimore fairly recently.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Jan. 2026
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Interviewing Raheem Morris and Antonio Pierce satisfied the NFL's Rooney Rule requirements for minority or female candidates, and Harbaugh's visit to northern New Jersey paved the way to make a hire before any of the more than half-dozen teams with a vacancy.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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To apply, all applicants must do is submit an initial application followed by an AI interview tailored based on area of expertise, which is then reviewed by Mercor staff.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
13 Jan. 2026
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Lahoud said the adjudicators follow a flowchart — and if the applicant meets the minimum criteria, the person can expect an approval notice to arrive within days.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Seeker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeker. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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