as in cadet
a man who solicits clients for a woman who is willing to engage in sexual activities for money
the sting operation nabbed 15 prostitutes and two pimps
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as in to use
to take unfair advantage of
a movie actress who pimped everybody she ever met as she clawed her way to the top
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Recent Examples of pimp
Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 22 Mar. 2025
In 1982, Hauser attracted attention for his role as an abusive pimp named Ramrod in the crime thriller Vice Squad, which also featured his voice singing the film’s theme song.
—Marc Berman, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2025
Vana also accused Shipps of pimping her out to a colleague across state lines.
—Sara Coello, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Anyway, Cambridge named a public school after that city councilor whose son was a pimp.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 22 Mar. 2025
In 1982, Hauser attracted attention for his role as an abusive pimp named Ramrod in the crime thriller Vice Squad, which also featured his voice singing the film’s theme song.
—Marc Berman, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Verb
The deal dropped additional charges of pimping, money laundering and violating a protection order from his case.
—Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2025
Vana also accused Shipps of pimping her out to a colleague across state lines.
—Sara Coello, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pimp
Noun
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Graduation Week and Commencement are filled with events to recognize senior cadets for 47-months of hard work.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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Mario Lopez will headline A Christmas Spark, a confection about a middle-aged litigator who leaves his lucrative career to become a firefighter with other cadets half his age.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Mangione handed arriving officers a fake New Jersey ID that was used at the New York City hostel days earlier and was subsequently arrested.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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The bonus will also be available to use for Game 3 between the Lakers and Timberwolves in Minnesota.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The government remains a major economic actor in the U.S., although now as more of a procurer of goods and services than a provider or employer.—
Nathan Meyers,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2025
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For more than two decades, UNICEF has been the world’s largest procurer of ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF), procuring up to 80 percent of global demand, ensuring children suffering from severe malnutrition can be treated successfully.—
Maryanne Murray Buechner,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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After the show premiered, actress Amber Dixon Brenner alleged in a lawsuit that Akil’s husband, Salim, had abused her over the course of their previously unknown, decade-long extramarital affair.—
Jazmine Hughes,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
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In an August 2020 filing, Sura, said Abrego Garcia had kicked and slapped her, as well as verbally abused her.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Next-Gen Anti-Ransomware Protection—Preemptive And Resilient Security Despite AV and EDR advancements, modern ransomware tactics—including encryption bypass and stealthy execution—continue to exploit gaps in endpoint defenses.—
Bob Kruse,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Mina is surprised that Sade isn’t more eager to exploit her weekend out of jail, but Sade relishes the freedom to just be.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, leveraging advanced tools like generative AI to con unsuspecting victims.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
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Television Academy Honors recognizes programs and their producers who have leveraged the power of television to advance social change.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
1 May 2025
Verb
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The book’s vivid digital art, collaged from her own photographs and manipulated in Photoshop, helped children connect with science and nature in new ways.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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While Henry initially tries to spin his behavior as a benevolent act of kindness, Barnes effectively makes the case that Henry was merely manipulated by a charming sociopath.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Pimp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pimp. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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