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
Their plight reflects what advocates describe as an impossible choice facing many Russian asylum-seekers.
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Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
Job seekers in health care may have been able to find work, while opportunities in other sectors were more limited.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
Layoffs are also at historically low levels, according to federal data dating back to the early 2000s, creating few open roles for job seekers and new entrants to the labor market.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
These can make a real difference for job-seekers without means to buy new outfits for interviews or the office.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 10 Feb. 2026
Still, among job seekers, the demand for remote roles persists.
—Victoria Baeza Garcia, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
New details have emerged about the first-of-its-kind ride coming to Six Flags Magic Mountain that will take thrill-seekers on an off-road motorcycle ride over rugged hillside terrain when the new roller coaster debuts in 2027.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
There were more job seekers than job openings last summer for the first time since 2021.
—Molly Liebergall, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
But seeking to expedite deportation has become a common action against asylum-seekers and other immigrants now battling their removal from the country in immigration courts.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Feb. 2026
Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
Job seekers in health care may have been able to find work, while opportunities in other sectors were more limited.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
Layoffs are also at historically low levels, according to federal data dating back to the early 2000s, creating few open roles for job seekers and new entrants to the labor market.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
These can make a real difference for job-seekers without means to buy new outfits for interviews or the office.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 10 Feb. 2026
Still, among job seekers, the demand for remote roles persists.
—Victoria Baeza Garcia, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
New details have emerged about the first-of-its-kind ride coming to Six Flags Magic Mountain that will take thrill-seekers on an off-road motorcycle ride over rugged hillside terrain when the new roller coaster debuts in 2027.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
There were more job seekers than job openings last summer for the first time since 2021.
—Molly Liebergall, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
But seeking to expedite deportation has become a common action against asylum-seekers and other immigrants now battling their removal from the country in immigration courts.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seekers
Noun
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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
Noun
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Federal officials haven’t indicated when efforts to swear in or interview applicants from these countries will resume.—
Catherine E. Shoichet,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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Those deferred early action applicants are now part of the group awaiting decisions this week.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The John Stockton-Karl Malone teams in 1990s were regular championship contenders, making the NBA Finals in 1997 and 1998.—
Mark Anderson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Beyond those two and Paddack, the Marlins’ rotation contenders include Max Meyer, Braxton Garrett, Janson Junk, Adam Mazur, Ryan Gusto, Robby Snelling, Thomas White, Bradley Blalock and Dax Fulton for the final two spots — and potentially a long relief/swingman role in the bullpen.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Seekers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seekers. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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