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
But seeking to expedite deportation has become a common action against asylum-seekers and other immigrants now battling their removal from the country in immigration courts.
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Arkansas Online, 7 Feb. 2026
Job seekers have had plenty of change as well.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2026
These stories are just a few of the numerous accounts of freedom seekers, conductors, and those who sacrificed their own freedom to help others find it.
—Josh Taylor, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
The new Fast & Furious coaster that has been revving its engines during test runs around the hillside-hugging track will soon get the green flag to officially start racing with thrill seekers on board at Universal Studios Hollywood.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
The route to freedom took them right through the forest preserve area and the signs on the trail note nearby churches and families that helped freedom seekers along the way.
—Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Depictions of such raw humanity have the capacity to shape us into more compassionate community members, more thoughtful voters and more indignant seekers of justice.
—Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 5 Feb. 2026
And for the seekers, the stakes are also personal.
—Ilya Ferapontov, Scientific American, 5 Feb. 2026
Job seekers need a whole new plan to succeed in an increasingly inhuman labor market.
—Chris Tomlinson, Houston Chronicle, 5 Feb. 2026
Arkansas Online, 7 Feb. 2026
Job seekers have had plenty of change as well.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2026
These stories are just a few of the numerous accounts of freedom seekers, conductors, and those who sacrificed their own freedom to help others find it.
—Josh Taylor, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
The new Fast & Furious coaster that has been revving its engines during test runs around the hillside-hugging track will soon get the green flag to officially start racing with thrill seekers on board at Universal Studios Hollywood.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
The route to freedom took them right through the forest preserve area and the signs on the trail note nearby churches and families that helped freedom seekers along the way.
—Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Depictions of such raw humanity have the capacity to shape us into more compassionate community members, more thoughtful voters and more indignant seekers of justice.
—Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 5 Feb. 2026
And for the seekers, the stakes are also personal.
—Ilya Ferapontov, Scientific American, 5 Feb. 2026
Job seekers need a whole new plan to succeed in an increasingly inhuman labor market.
—Chris Tomlinson, Houston Chronicle, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seekers
Noun
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Employers increasingly seek candidates who understand AI concepts, can work alongside AI systems, and develop AI solutions.—
Micki Meyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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Last year, the moderate Democrat took on a crowded field of candidates in an unsuccessful bid to become New York City mayor.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In case there are more applicants than funds, a lottery system will classify qualifications based on household income.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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With Michael Selig confirmed as chairman, Sporttrade has now taken its place in line alongside at least eight other pending applicants seeking CFTC approval as a prediction market exchange.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Chock and Bates edged out French pair Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron by less than two points in an early showdown of individual gold medal contenders.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Are the Rangers still contenders?—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Seekers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seekers. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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