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
Not only atypical job seekers like me, but also people looking for housing, appropriate medical treatment, and a fair financial shake from lenders.
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Michelle Dally, Denver Post, 2 May 2026
In any case, being the last person on the email chain can return a modicum of dignity and control for job seekers after a rejection.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 2 May 2026
Sports fans, theater lovers, and nightlife seekers can weave effortlessly through Daikin Park, Alley Theatre, and the Houston Symphony, with local bars like Angel Share offering creative cocktails and a friendly vibe.
—Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
Their ferocious poetry resurrects them, inviting other mad seekers to take up their story.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 1 May 2026
For older kids and thrill-seekers, Lightning Rod is the fastest roller coaster in the park — a hybrid wooden coaster with a 20-story climb and a 165-foot drop.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
In 2023, the High Ridge YMCA building was pressed back into use as a shelter for asylum seekers.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
Serious flavor seekers will want to pedal TART’s Leelanau Trail, a 17-mile stretch from Traverse City north to Suttons Bay, a prime area for orchards and wineries.
—Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026
The number of clicks per job opening increased by nearly 22% year over year, suggesting tougher odds for job seekers.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
Michelle Dally, Denver Post, 2 May 2026
In any case, being the last person on the email chain can return a modicum of dignity and control for job seekers after a rejection.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 2 May 2026
Sports fans, theater lovers, and nightlife seekers can weave effortlessly through Daikin Park, Alley Theatre, and the Houston Symphony, with local bars like Angel Share offering creative cocktails and a friendly vibe.
—Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
Their ferocious poetry resurrects them, inviting other mad seekers to take up their story.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 1 May 2026
For older kids and thrill-seekers, Lightning Rod is the fastest roller coaster in the park — a hybrid wooden coaster with a 20-story climb and a 165-foot drop.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
In 2023, the High Ridge YMCA building was pressed back into use as a shelter for asylum seekers.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
Serious flavor seekers will want to pedal TART’s Leelanau Trail, a 17-mile stretch from Traverse City north to Suttons Bay, a prime area for orchards and wineries.
—Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026
The number of clicks per job opening increased by nearly 22% year over year, suggesting tougher odds for job seekers.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seekers
Noun
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The two highest-polling candidates — Hilton and Steyer — are in the mid-teens, with most of the other candidates close behind.—
Anne Bryson,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Mfume has not joined in the negative attack game, but Conway, like other failing candidates, has decided his only political pathway is simply to run a nasty and divisive campaign.—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Leasing staff will begin reaching out to applicants at the top of a randomized ranking list in June and as late as August, according to the city’s website.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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On the residency front, the country is also expected to receive 80,000 residency applications in 2026—up from 28,000 in 2024—with the majority of applicants coming from Brazil, according to a news release.—
Brittany Chang,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The bay colt won the Santa Anita Derby at Southern California's Santa Anita Park last month ahead of fellow Derby contenders Potente and Intrepido, who came in second and fourth, respectively.—
Alex Sundby,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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And when two legitimate Stanley Cup contenders meet, regardless of round, desperation tends to win out.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Seekers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seekers. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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