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
The agency proposed a rule last month that would deny asylum-seekers work authorization while their applications are being processed, in another major overhaul of the asylum system.
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Daniella Silva, NBC news, 13 Mar. 2026
Located less than 10 miles from Charleston, this unfussy sun-seeker's paradise couldn't feel further from the busy city.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Hikers, backpackers, adrenaline-seekers and those planning to be involved in sports activities in Europe can get coverage for all of these pursuits with World Nomads.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
In a cave that sheltered freedom seekers along the Underground Railroad, their uncle shares a story of a creature that stirs at night.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2026
Additionally, asylum seekers, asylees, refugees and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients would be ineligible.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2026
Liu’s agent, Yuki Saegusa, senior vice president at WME, warns about autograph seekers selling her signature on eBay.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
The chill one and the thrill seeker If one partner wants to go paragliding but the other is scared of heights, Grozdon said a compromise is in order.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
For job seeker Willie Brewer, that chance could mean stability.
—Derek James, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Daniella Silva, NBC news, 13 Mar. 2026
Located less than 10 miles from Charleston, this unfussy sun-seeker's paradise couldn't feel further from the busy city.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Hikers, backpackers, adrenaline-seekers and those planning to be involved in sports activities in Europe can get coverage for all of these pursuits with World Nomads.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
In a cave that sheltered freedom seekers along the Underground Railroad, their uncle shares a story of a creature that stirs at night.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2026
Additionally, asylum seekers, asylees, refugees and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients would be ineligible.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2026
Liu’s agent, Yuki Saegusa, senior vice president at WME, warns about autograph seekers selling her signature on eBay.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
The chill one and the thrill seeker If one partner wants to go paragliding but the other is scared of heights, Grozdon said a compromise is in order.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
For job seeker Willie Brewer, that chance could mean stability.
—Derek James, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeker
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The author notes that prediction markets produced inaccurate results in the Texas GOP Senate primary, where Polymarket declared a candidate the clear winner at 83% probability when the actual vote margin was narrow enough to force a runoff.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Husted said Randazzo was not FirstEnergy's preferred candidate for the job.—
JULIE CARR SMYTH THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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For the positions that do get applicants, school leaders often say less than half of their candidates have the proper qualifications.—
Mark Batinick,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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But since 79% of applicants are already in private school, the extent of the impact on public school funding may be limited.—
Lacey Beasley,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Seeker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeker. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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