as in candidates
one who seeks an office, honor, position, or award
have numerous applicants for the job
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Recent Examples of applicants
Federal officials haven’t indicated when efforts to swear in or interview applicants from these countries will resume.
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Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 12 Feb. 2026
Those deferred early action applicants are now part of the group awaiting decisions this week.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
Bevers was one of 30 applicants for the role and the only licensed attorney among the top candidates shortlisted, according to public records reviewed by The Dallas Morning News.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
The broad eligibility pool caused the funds to be swept up in days in its first year, causing some applicants to dismiss its value the following year.
—Amancai Biraben, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
One judge recently suggested that ICE was developing a troubling culture of lawlessness, while experts have questioned whether job applicants are getting enough vetting and training.
—Ryan J. Foley, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
In case there are more applicants than funds, a lottery system will classify qualifications based on household income.
—CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
With Michael Selig confirmed as chairman, Sporttrade has now taken its place in line alongside at least eight other pending applicants seeking CFTC approval as a prediction market exchange.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Now, new applicants can earn $750 in cash back after spending $6,000 or more on eligible purchases within 180 days from account opening.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 12 Feb. 2026
Those deferred early action applicants are now part of the group awaiting decisions this week.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
Bevers was one of 30 applicants for the role and the only licensed attorney among the top candidates shortlisted, according to public records reviewed by The Dallas Morning News.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
The broad eligibility pool caused the funds to be swept up in days in its first year, causing some applicants to dismiss its value the following year.
—Amancai Biraben, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
One judge recently suggested that ICE was developing a troubling culture of lawlessness, while experts have questioned whether job applicants are getting enough vetting and training.
—Ryan J. Foley, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
In case there are more applicants than funds, a lottery system will classify qualifications based on household income.
—CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
With Michael Selig confirmed as chairman, Sporttrade has now taken its place in line alongside at least eight other pending applicants seeking CFTC approval as a prediction market exchange.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Now, new applicants can earn $750 in cash back after spending $6,000 or more on eligible purchases within 180 days from account opening.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applicants
candidates
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Employers increasingly seek candidates who understand AI concepts, can work alongside AI systems, and develop AI solutions.—
Micki Meyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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Last year, the moderate Democrat took on a crowded field of candidates in an unsuccessful bid to become New York City mayor.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Applicants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applicants. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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