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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
These three stops are essential for collectors, culture seekers and anyone looking to bring home a souvenir with a real story behind it.
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Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
The subsequent collapse has not reached the public consciousness, perhaps because the numbers of asylum seekers on small boats — the most visible, and to some voters least palatable, form of migration — remain stable.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 29 May 2026
These qualities appeal to job seekers, according to Bachaud, especially recent college graduates.
—Audrey Payne, CNBC, 29 May 2026
New Shepard had been launching 10-minute flights carrying celebrities, special guests and wealthy thrill seekers to the edge of space since 2021.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
All of the asylum seekers at the hotel face a high risk of persecution back home, human rights experts say.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
Thrill-seekers can grab a GOLD membership, granting access to all regional parks in Texas — including Hurricane Harbor Arlington, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, Schlitterbahn New Braunfels and more — for as little as $8 per month.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Most job seekers dread that idea.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Culture seekers, meanwhile, can spend time at the Gothenburg Museum of Art or descend underground at the Aeroseum, set inside a former military bunker.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2026
Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
The subsequent collapse has not reached the public consciousness, perhaps because the numbers of asylum seekers on small boats — the most visible, and to some voters least palatable, form of migration — remain stable.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 29 May 2026
These qualities appeal to job seekers, according to Bachaud, especially recent college graduates.
—Audrey Payne, CNBC, 29 May 2026
New Shepard had been launching 10-minute flights carrying celebrities, special guests and wealthy thrill seekers to the edge of space since 2021.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
All of the asylum seekers at the hotel face a high risk of persecution back home, human rights experts say.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
Thrill-seekers can grab a GOLD membership, granting access to all regional parks in Texas — including Hurricane Harbor Arlington, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, Schlitterbahn New Braunfels and more — for as little as $8 per month.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Most job seekers dread that idea.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Culture seekers, meanwhile, can spend time at the Gothenburg Museum of Art or descend underground at the Aeroseum, set inside a former military bunker.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seekers
Noun
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Ahead of the June primary election, the Bay Area News Group compiled a list of questions to pose to the candidates for California’s superintendent of public instruction.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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Alex Wong | Getty Images Rivera, the political consultant, pointed to Khanna’s willingness to take risks by endorsing progressive candidates across the country, which would gain him allies in a potential presidential bid.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
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Last year, a university in southern China launched a specialized barbecue school to train grilling experts for the booming night food economy, enrolling only 30 students from more than 4,000 applicants — an acceptance ratio that rivals those of some of China’s most elite university programs.—
Erin Tan,
NBC news,
3 June 2026
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The exact criteria for what makes a Palace hotel are well guarded, but applicants are evaluated on their location, design and appearance, cultural heritage, spa and restaurant venues, and level of service, among other considerations.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Ferrandis, 31 and from France, is considered the longshot of the seven contenders.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Across 2025-26, there are few outstanding contenders — a reflection upon, at least as far as the Premier League is concerned, a Newcastle campaign riddled with inconsistency and underperformance (for the most part).—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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“Seekers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seekers. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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