as in candidates
one who seeks an office, honor, position, or award
predicted a tough year for summer job seekers
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Recent Examples of seekers
The city has a lively and eclectic bar scene, replete with old-time saloons and classic watering holes, and welcomes anglers, adventure seekers, and artists alike.
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Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
Trump has previously sent asylum seekers to Guatemala, Panama and Colombia, according to the American Immigration Council.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2026
Adrenaline-seekers might focus on whitewater rafting, zip lines, and climbing walls.
—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
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
Those strains appear to have also contributed to a major spike in scams targeting vulnerable job seekers.
—Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
Trump has previously sent asylum seekers to Guatemala, Panama and Colombia, according to the American Immigration Council.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2026
Adrenaline-seekers might focus on whitewater rafting, zip lines, and climbing walls.
—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
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
Those strains appear to have also contributed to a major spike in scams targeting vulnerable job seekers.
—Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seekers
Noun
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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.—
STEPHEN WHYNO,
Arkansas Online,
16 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.—
Stephen Whyno,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
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The first group conducts the initial review, the second votes on approval or denial, and the third notifies applicants of rejections, offering alternative plate options when needed.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026
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To qualify, applicants must be able to pass a detailed background check.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Speaking on condition of anonymity to protect relationships, numerous sources told Deadline that Apple TV’s Europe chief Jay Hunt, former BBC content boss Charlotte Moore, and ex-Channel 4 CEO Alex Mahon, are among the most serious contenders.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Bucs were even Super Bowl contenders for a moment, until a division rival crushed their hope for a playoff berth.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Seekers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seekers. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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