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
For example, the percentage of people in each one donating to people in need, charitable causes or philanthropic organizations ranged from a low of 77% – the frustrated activists – to a high of 93% among the status seekers.
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George E. Mitchell, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
The dirt paths here are frequented by birders and, at certain times of year, wildflower seekers.
—Midwest Living, 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
For thrill seekers, the Category 6 water park will offer two new family raft slides, one of which is billed as the first funnel raft slide at sea.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 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
George E. Mitchell, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
The dirt paths here are frequented by birders and, at certain times of year, wildflower seekers.
—Midwest Living, 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
For thrill seekers, the Category 6 water park will offer two new family raft slides, one of which is billed as the first funnel raft slide at sea.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 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 seekers
Noun
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Sacramento's League of Women Voters, which does not endorse candidates, says the voting method is a nonpartisan way to improve elections.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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While Protect Wyoming is necessarily focused within the state and on state politics, rather than federal candidates, its work stands to influence nonresidents who hunt, fish, and recreate in the state.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
3 Apr. 2026
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The county’s One-Stop Permit Center provides convenient coordination, but applicants face delays waiting for complete design plans and navigating convoluted information.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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With no ability to trust that college students have basic skills, a majority of employers now use their own standardized exams to prescreen applicants.—
David Blobaum,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The home opener, especially for non-contenders, serves as a window into the season.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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The first debate between presidential candidates occurred on May 17, 1948, when Republican contenders Thomas Dewey and Harold Stassen matched wits.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Seekers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seekers. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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