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one who seeks an office, honor, position, or award
predicted a tough year for summer job seekers
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Recent Examples of seeker
The word for bear, medved, attaches the word for honey to part of the word for seeker.
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Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
The dirt paths here are frequented by birders and, at certain times of year, wildflower seekers.
—Midwest Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Fitting the Profile Nearly 20 years ago, Chad Brown, a frustrated former football coach and a curious information seeker, started Profile.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
That group includes international students, H-1B workers, asylum seekers, DACA recipients, and those admitted under humanitarian programs.
—Nik Popli, Time, 1 Apr. 2026
However, multiple cases have emerged of asylum-seekers and other nonviolent individuals being detained, raising concerns among faith and immigrant advocacy groups about the breadth of enforcement.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The administration has also sought to restrict work permits for asylum-seekers and to reexamine the cases of legal refugees admitted under the Biden administration.
—Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
This cozy getaway is designed for vintage lovers and hygge seekers—and is almost guaranteed to make it onto your Instagram feed.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Job seekers can also apply for other jobs in park maintenance, recreation, golf, custodial and customer service, the park district said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
The dirt paths here are frequented by birders and, at certain times of year, wildflower seekers.
—Midwest Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Fitting the Profile Nearly 20 years ago, Chad Brown, a frustrated former football coach and a curious information seeker, started Profile.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
That group includes international students, H-1B workers, asylum seekers, DACA recipients, and those admitted under humanitarian programs.
—Nik Popli, Time, 1 Apr. 2026
However, multiple cases have emerged of asylum-seekers and other nonviolent individuals being detained, raising concerns among faith and immigrant advocacy groups about the breadth of enforcement.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The administration has also sought to restrict work permits for asylum-seekers and to reexamine the cases of legal refugees admitted under the Biden administration.
—Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
This cozy getaway is designed for vintage lovers and hygge seekers—and is almost guaranteed to make it onto your Instagram feed.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Job seekers can also apply for other jobs in park maintenance, recreation, golf, custodial and customer service, the park district said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeker
Noun
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Four candidates vying for the 11th Congressional seat made their best pitch.—
Andrea Nakano,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Dem gubernatorial candidate racked up eye-popping travel bill as AG while out of state.—
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FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Of the fifty or so applicants, Freitas recalls at least two getting rejected.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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The applicant also included a follow-up email explaining the scope of the work and requesting payment within 14 days.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Seeker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeker. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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