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
Even after withdrawal of most of the roughly 3,000 immigration officers, some community members — especially asylum-seekers and refugees — remain cautious about venturing out, including to the mosque, Abdulle said.
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Luis Andres Henao, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The irregular migrants, asylum seekers, refugees and undocumented migrants, precariously – and often fatally – trying to reach Europe in anything afloat, desperate in search of a better life.
—Thinus Ferreira, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
The venture capitalist’s arguments go right to the heart of the growing wave of AI anxiety affecting both job seekers and workers fearing future layoffs.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
The company's new research comes as fears mount that AI is taking work away from young job-seekers.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
But the competitive event in Grand County draws diverse filmmakers, families and film buffs with screenings and special events, including titles that highlight young people, disabled people, action-adventure seekers, and students.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026
Adventure seekers can swim with rehabilitating sea turtles at the Loggerhead Marinelife Center, go scuba diving, or take a short cruise to the Bahamas, while sports fans catch an international polo match and explore the 300-acre, cage-free Lion Country Safari.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
This version adds an advanced seeker and is designed to engage moving targets, further expanding the system’s operational flexibility and effectiveness in maritime operations, according to TWZ.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Mar. 2026
The revisions are evidence that job seekers who have struggled over the last year are not crazy!
—Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
Luis Andres Henao, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The irregular migrants, asylum seekers, refugees and undocumented migrants, precariously – and often fatally – trying to reach Europe in anything afloat, desperate in search of a better life.
—Thinus Ferreira, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
The venture capitalist’s arguments go right to the heart of the growing wave of AI anxiety affecting both job seekers and workers fearing future layoffs.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
The company's new research comes as fears mount that AI is taking work away from young job-seekers.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
But the competitive event in Grand County draws diverse filmmakers, families and film buffs with screenings and special events, including titles that highlight young people, disabled people, action-adventure seekers, and students.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026
Adventure seekers can swim with rehabilitating sea turtles at the Loggerhead Marinelife Center, go scuba diving, or take a short cruise to the Bahamas, while sports fans catch an international polo match and explore the 300-acre, cage-free Lion Country Safari.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
This version adds an advanced seeker and is designed to engage moving targets, further expanding the system’s operational flexibility and effectiveness in maritime operations, according to TWZ.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Mar. 2026
The revisions are evidence that job seekers who have struggled over the last year are not crazy!
—Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeker
Noun
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Even with concerns about the party’s approach, the race features viable top-tier candidates with distinct profiles and accomplishments, including several with national profiles and substantial fundraising capacity.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Independent candidate Seth Bodnar entered the race on Wednesday; Democrats will have to decide whether to back him.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Last month, the Cleveland Plain Dealer’s editor wrote that a recent job applicant withdrew from consideration for a reporting fellowship after discovering the position included filing notes to an AI writing tool instead of actually writing stories, touching off a heated debate in media circles.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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There’s no cost for the process, and applicants usually find out their fate within six months, though that time can vary.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Seeker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeker. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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