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
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.
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Sarah Scott, Parents, 6 Jan. 2026
This course is designed for individual contributors who want to advance at work, leaders looking to understand how AI can benefit their team, business owners aiming to maximize their workday, and job-seekers who need to upskill to remain competitive in the hiring landscape.
—Cnbc Make It Staff, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
Wall Street Journal Job seekers are using dating apps like Hinge or Grindr to land internships or job interviews.
—Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
The report notes that new job seekers are often particularly vulnerable — a category that’s recently been adding ranks in Texas.
—Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
Prospective holiday seekers are primarily interested in housing accommodations and living costs.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026
The Sonoran Desert city draws sun-seekers outside all year with treks up Camelback Mountain and hundreds of miles of biking and cycling trails nearby.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 4 Jan. 2026
To avoid risk of an attack, experts tell nature seekers to avoid dawn and dusk when mountain lions are most active and to travel in groups.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026
Culture-seekers, couples and art lovers appreciate the Mint Museum’s sophisticated culture.
—Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 2 Jan. 2026
Sarah Scott, Parents, 6 Jan. 2026
This course is designed for individual contributors who want to advance at work, leaders looking to understand how AI can benefit their team, business owners aiming to maximize their workday, and job-seekers who need to upskill to remain competitive in the hiring landscape.
—Cnbc Make It Staff, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
Wall Street Journal Job seekers are using dating apps like Hinge or Grindr to land internships or job interviews.
—Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
The report notes that new job seekers are often particularly vulnerable — a category that’s recently been adding ranks in Texas.
—Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
Prospective holiday seekers are primarily interested in housing accommodations and living costs.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026
The Sonoran Desert city draws sun-seekers outside all year with treks up Camelback Mountain and hundreds of miles of biking and cycling trails nearby.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 4 Jan. 2026
To avoid risk of an attack, experts tell nature seekers to avoid dawn and dusk when mountain lions are most active and to travel in groups.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026
Culture-seekers, couples and art lovers appreciate the Mint Museum’s sophisticated culture.
—Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 2 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seekers
Noun
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The Dallas Cowboys have requested to interview three candidates for their defensive coordinator opening, according to a report from ESPN’s Todd Archer.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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Pratt joins 21 other candidates in the 2026 Los Angeles mayoral race, according to filings with the city’s Ethics Commission, a field that includes former LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner and housing advocate Rae Huang.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Because of that conviction, Do was suspended in 2018 from evaluating applicants to the Workers’ Compensation Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
7 Jan. 2026
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After approval, the Department of Finance will mail cards -- which will include the name and address of the farm, the issue date and a unique card number -- to the applicants.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
6 Jan. 2026
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Instead, this team bullied one of the top NFC playoff contenders from start to finish.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Performers like Olivia Dean and PinkPantheress have pretty much provided the soundtrack for TikTok this past year, and are being viewed as strong contenders in that category, along with Ravyn Lenae and Megan Moroney.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Seekers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seekers. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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