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seekers

NOUN

applicant

Synonyms

STRONGEST

claimant

STRONG

appellant aspirant candidate hopeful inquirer petitioner postulant suitor suppliant

Example Sentences

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Dong’s arrival could force his administration to navigate its relationship with China while facing a domestic electorate that overwhelmingly opposes South Korea accepting asylum seekers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Russell Crowe has pushed back against TMZ’s coverage of his recent interactions with a crowd of autograph seekers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

"Asylum seekers are at risk in our countries."

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Entering the UK without permission is an offence under immigration law, but asylum seekers are generally not prosecuted if they claim asylum on arrival.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Everest has always been a magnet for kooks, publicity seekers, hopeless romantics, and others with a shaky hold on reality.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer