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
Greece temporarily suspended asylum claims from migrants arriving via the Libya route for three months, scrapped certain amnesty provisions and introduced mandatory imprisonment for asylum seekers whose claims are rejected.
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Lefteris Pitarakis, Arkansas Online, 1 Mar. 2026
Greece temporarily suspended asylum claims from migrants arriving via the Libya route for three months, scrapped certain amnesty provisions and introduced mandatory imprisonment for asylum seekers whose claims are rejected.
—ABC News, 28 Feb. 2026
Sluggish hiring means many employees feel stuck, and many job seekers are struggling to find work.
—Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2026
Judgment comes from experience, so young job seekers should focus on their creativity.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Under those agreements, the United States can send asylum-seekers who cannot be returned to their home countries to participating nations.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
In 2025, the organization served 70,549 job seekers and 20,314 children and families and provided 45,190 services to employers.
—Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
In the month since federal officers arrested the family of asylum-seekers during an immigration check-in in El Paso, Texas, and transferred them to Dilley, the 17-month-old’s health had steadily declined.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 27 Feb. 2026
Sixty-five percent of shelter residents, including children, are asylum seekers, many coming from immigration detention.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
Lefteris Pitarakis, Arkansas Online, 1 Mar. 2026
Greece temporarily suspended asylum claims from migrants arriving via the Libya route for three months, scrapped certain amnesty provisions and introduced mandatory imprisonment for asylum seekers whose claims are rejected.
—ABC News, 28 Feb. 2026
Sluggish hiring means many employees feel stuck, and many job seekers are struggling to find work.
—Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2026
Judgment comes from experience, so young job seekers should focus on their creativity.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Under those agreements, the United States can send asylum-seekers who cannot be returned to their home countries to participating nations.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
In 2025, the organization served 70,549 job seekers and 20,314 children and families and provided 45,190 services to employers.
—Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
In the month since federal officers arrested the family of asylum-seekers during an immigration check-in in El Paso, Texas, and transferred them to Dilley, the 17-month-old’s health had steadily declined.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 27 Feb. 2026
Sixty-five percent of shelter residents, including children, are asylum seekers, many coming from immigration detention.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seekers
Noun
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But California has a top-two primary system in which all candidates run against each other regardless of party, advancing to the November general election if no candidate reaches 50% of the vote.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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According to Gaber, the university chancellor, Charlotte didn’t open the search until after the transfer portal closed in mid-January, but zeroed in on White after receiving interest from more than 100 candidates.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
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However, the significant rebound stems from investments in early prep programs launched during the Biden administration for applicants who fell short of academic or fitness requirements.—
ABC NEWS,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
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In conjunction with applying for citizenship, applicants are also required to submit a separate permanent residency application—both of which must be submitted in person at a consulate.—
Brittany Chang,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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Now's the time to catch up on all the best picture nominees and other contenders.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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True contenders are not cautious.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Seekers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seekers. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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