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
The pope’s visit comes just two weeks after the European Union began implementing a new set of rules governing how each of its 27 member states will deal with irregular migration and asylum seekers.
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ABC News,
4 July 2026
The article advises job seekers to strategically craft their career narrative.
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Caroline Ceniza-Levine,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
Adventure seekers may want to take a few days to explore the Shining Rock Wilderness Area in the Pisgah National Forest, which can be accessed via the Graveyard Fields trailhead.
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Josh Laskin,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
So there’s a mismatch between job seekers and the jobs that are available.
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Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
3 July 2026
Mismatches between job-seekers and employers could be slowing hiring as well.
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Christopher Rugaber,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
For job seekers who want a more structured approach to tailoring applications, DashResume offers a practical set of tools.
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Stackcommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
2 July 2026
What's more, more job seekers appear to be giving up on entering the workforce.
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Dan Mangan,luke Fountain,kevin Breuninger,garrett Downs,ashley Capoot,justin Papp,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
Honda's small hybrid SUV is a solid option for commuters and value seekers who want a versatile daily driver.
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Charles Singh,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
ABC News,
4 July 2026
The article advises job seekers to strategically craft their career narrative.
—
Caroline Ceniza-Levine,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
Adventure seekers may want to take a few days to explore the Shining Rock Wilderness Area in the Pisgah National Forest, which can be accessed via the Graveyard Fields trailhead.
—
Josh Laskin,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
So there’s a mismatch between job seekers and the jobs that are available.
—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
3 July 2026
Mismatches between job-seekers and employers could be slowing hiring as well.
—
Christopher Rugaber,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
For job seekers who want a more structured approach to tailoring applications, DashResume offers a practical set of tools.
—
Stackcommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
2 July 2026
What's more, more job seekers appear to be giving up on entering the workforce.
—
Dan Mangan,luke Fountain,kevin Breuninger,garrett Downs,ashley Capoot,justin Papp,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
Honda's small hybrid SUV is a solid option for commuters and value seekers who want a versatile daily driver.
—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seekers
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There were 4,183 ballots cast in the Kings/Ducks voting, and four candidates received at least 75% of the vote.
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His youngest daughter is now among the six candidates in the special election that will decide who finishes his term.
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North Natomas Jibe also provides a $600 vanpool subsidy per vehicle for eligible applicants.
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Candidates arrive with context about the role and the culture that cold applicants rarely have.
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Such has been such a dramatic overhaul in the conference that the Heat at one moment can be viewed as contenders for the NBA Finals and at another the perception quite reasonably can be … right back in the play-in pool.
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Elsewhere, general classification contenders Juan Ayuso (Lidl-Trek), Remco Evenepoel and Florian Lipowitz (Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe) and Paul Seixas (Decathlon CMA CGM) all produced good performances to stay within 40 seconds of the leading pair.
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“Seekers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seekers. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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