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
Migrants, refugees and asylum-seekers who are detained also deserve humane and equal treatment free from discrimination under the convention.
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Stefanie Dazio, Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
The agency proposed a rule last month that would deny asylum-seekers work authorization while their applications are being processed, in another major overhaul of the asylum system.
—Daniella Silva, NBC news, 13 Mar. 2026
Hikers, backpackers, adrenaline-seekers and those planning to be involved in sports activities in Europe can get coverage for all of these pursuits with World Nomads.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
In a cave that sheltered freedom seekers along the Underground Railroad, their uncle shares a story of a creature that stirs at night.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2026
Additionally, asylum seekers, asylees, refugees and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients would be ineligible.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2026
Liu’s agent, Yuki Saegusa, senior vice president at WME, warns about autograph seekers selling her signature on eBay.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
The survey showed permanent staff appointments continued to fall in February, but the pace of decline was the slowest since March 2023, and wage pressures eased as the pool of job-seekers continues to rise.
—Irina Anghel, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
Even after withdrawal of most of the roughly 3,000 immigration officers, some community members — especially asylum-seekers and refugees — remain cautious about venturing out, including to the mosque, Abdulle said.
—Luis Andres Henao, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Stefanie Dazio, Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
The agency proposed a rule last month that would deny asylum-seekers work authorization while their applications are being processed, in another major overhaul of the asylum system.
—Daniella Silva, NBC news, 13 Mar. 2026
Hikers, backpackers, adrenaline-seekers and those planning to be involved in sports activities in Europe can get coverage for all of these pursuits with World Nomads.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
In a cave that sheltered freedom seekers along the Underground Railroad, their uncle shares a story of a creature that stirs at night.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2026
Additionally, asylum seekers, asylees, refugees and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients would be ineligible.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2026
Liu’s agent, Yuki Saegusa, senior vice president at WME, warns about autograph seekers selling her signature on eBay.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
The survey showed permanent staff appointments continued to fall in February, but the pace of decline was the slowest since March 2023, and wage pressures eased as the pool of job-seekers continues to rise.
—Irina Anghel, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
Even after withdrawal of most of the roughly 3,000 immigration officers, some community members — especially asylum-seekers and refugees — remain cautious about venturing out, including to the mosque, Abdulle said.
—Luis Andres Henao, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seekers
Noun
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Peru is set to hold presidential elections April 12, in which more than two dozen candidates will participate.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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Three candidates are running in the Republican primary for Alabama attorney general, which will take place on May 19.—
Rachel Scott,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The legislation now requires federal agencies to screen applicants for ties to countries of concern — China, Russia, Iran and North Korea — with mandatory disclosure of foreign affiliations, pre-award screening, and post-award reporting.—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
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The 218 juried fine artists were chosen from a pool of 1,000 national and international applicants; the other three are emerging artists.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Typically some time in January, the composer begins researching top awards contenders and toying with recognizable melodies from their scores.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The 98th Academy Awards are set to be awarded this weekend, and Sacramento is well-represented among contenders for the top prize of the night.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Seekers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seekers. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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