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seeker

American  
[see-ker] / ˈsi kər /

noun

  1. a person or thing that seeks.

  2. Rocketry.

    1. a device in a missile that locates a target by sensing some characteristic of the target, as heat emission.

    2. a missile equipped with such a device.

Etymology

Origin of seeker

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; seek, -er 1

Example Sentences

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He added that the development is expected to attract a mix of Northeast transplants, local Florida buyers who want to move closer to the water, and Miami-based second-home seekers.

From MarketWatch

But the French authorities are reported by The Guardian to be concerned that UK demands could put the lives of asylum seekers at greater risk.

From BBC

Police said the helicopter was operated by Airborne Aviation, a company whose website advertises "a doors-off thrill seekers adventure tour" of the picturesque island's waterfalls, canyons, and beaches.

From BBC

“Or, are you not Lake Bell?” asks the autograph seeker.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s often a place that safe-haven seekers and corporations look to park cash for a while and earn a bit of yield.

From MarketWatch

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