seeker
Americannoun
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a person or thing that seeks.
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Rocketry.
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a device in a missile that locates a target by sensing some characteristic of the target, as heat emission.
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a missile equipped with such a device.
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Etymology
Origin of seeker
Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; see origin at seek, -er 1
Example Sentences
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Conchita Cruz, co-executive director of the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project, said the regulation would be catastrophic for asylum seekers, their families and U.S. communities.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026
“Shortening the validity period of work permits is bad for everyone,” said Conchita Cruz, co-executive director of the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project, a membership organization of asylum seekers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025
On Monday night Australian senators David Shoebridge and David Pocock introduced an English-language copy of the transcript, which had been translated by the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, an advocacy group.
From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025
In Denver, the roughly 800 migrants currently in city’s shelters would be first in line for the new program, called the Denver Asylum Seeker Program.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 10, 2024
Since the arrival at Hogwarts of Viktor Krum, Bulgarian Seeker and hero of the last World Quidditch Cup, Miss Granger has been toying with both boys’ affections.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
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