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
Emmanuel Damas, a 56-year-old asylum seeker from Haiti, was taken into custody while facing criminal charges of assault and battery.
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Rob Kuznia, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
But job qualifications — even for early-career job seekers — don’t rest entirely on the backs of diplomas.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 15 May 2026
Rising inflation and gas prices may weigh on consumers over the next few months, but TJX should outperform the rest of retail and gain market share by catering to value seekers.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Some outstanding decisions could have implications for this year’s midterm elections and span issues, including the rights of gun owners, transgender athletes and asylum-seekers.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Happy hunting, apartment seekers.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 14 May 2026
This isn’t a grabby, attention seeker of a film, but a quiet, watchful sort of movie that whispers its secrets sotto voce.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
The Workforce Partnership creates opportunity through work and supports job seekers and businesses with resources and services, according to its website.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
But at the same time, advice seekers can also become emotionally dependent.
—Vana Goblot, The Conversation, 13 May 2026
Rob Kuznia, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
But job qualifications — even for early-career job seekers — don’t rest entirely on the backs of diplomas.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 15 May 2026
Rising inflation and gas prices may weigh on consumers over the next few months, but TJX should outperform the rest of retail and gain market share by catering to value seekers.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Some outstanding decisions could have implications for this year’s midterm elections and span issues, including the rights of gun owners, transgender athletes and asylum-seekers.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Happy hunting, apartment seekers.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 14 May 2026
This isn’t a grabby, attention seeker of a film, but a quiet, watchful sort of movie that whispers its secrets sotto voce.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
The Workforce Partnership creates opportunity through work and supports job seekers and businesses with resources and services, according to its website.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
But at the same time, advice seekers can also become emotionally dependent.
—Vana Goblot, The Conversation, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeker
Noun
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This June, the Brooklyn Can’t Wait slate of reform-minded candidates is running to build a transparent, accountable, and inclusive party.—
Adam Davis,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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If accepted, candidates may begin attending seminary school, which, like other forms of higher education, will include classes, exams and studying.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
Noun
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During the meeting, Elizabeth Peterson-Gower, a land use consultant representing the owner and applicant Dome Center LLC, was asked if there was a timeline for reopening the theaters.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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The Schwendemans moved to Italy in 2022 from Naples, Florida, on elective residency visas, which are open to applicants who will not be working and are moving to Italy long-term.—
Carole Rosenblat,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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“Seeker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeker. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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