as in pimps
a man who solicits clients for a woman who is willing to engage in sexual activities for money
the hooker claims she turned all her dough in to her cadet last night
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Recent Examples of cadets
The following day, the president visited a shrine to the Niños Héroes — the Boy Heroes, six teenage military cadets who died in one of the last battles of the Mexican-American War and thus hold an exalted place in the Mexican psyche.
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Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Last year, officers responded to nearly 8,000 calls for service, and three new cadets began training at the police academy.
—Kara King, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
The cadets were quick to deny these claims.
—Preston Mizell, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Kristy dreams of seeing her cadets take down the boy scouts in the big national wilderness competition, and frequently clashes with other board members who’d prefer the group emphasize fun.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
Hunter saw the logic in Ake’s casualness, which as the head of a learning institution projects a warmth and informality that brings her down to earth for her unseasoned cadets.
—Scott Huver, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
These cadets may be seeking out some 32nd century adventure and excitement, but that doesn't mean all their missions have to be life-or-death.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The pair started out as police cadets before they were sworn into OPD.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
But the program did not deliver as advertised, with limited aircraft, infrequent training, few mentors, and costs and completion times exceeding what was promised, leaving none of the cadets finishing within the advertised time or budget, according to the lawsuit.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Dec. 2025
Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Last year, officers responded to nearly 8,000 calls for service, and three new cadets began training at the police academy.
—Kara King, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
The cadets were quick to deny these claims.
—Preston Mizell, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Kristy dreams of seeing her cadets take down the boy scouts in the big national wilderness competition, and frequently clashes with other board members who’d prefer the group emphasize fun.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
Hunter saw the logic in Ake’s casualness, which as the head of a learning institution projects a warmth and informality that brings her down to earth for her unseasoned cadets.
—Scott Huver, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
These cadets may be seeking out some 32nd century adventure and excitement, but that doesn't mean all their missions have to be life-or-death.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The pair started out as police cadets before they were sworn into OPD.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
But the program did not deliver as advertised, with limited aircraft, infrequent training, few mentors, and costs and completion times exceeding what was promised, leaving none of the cadets finishing within the advertised time or budget, according to the lawsuit.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cadets
pimps
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Often, officials said, pimps and predators are looking for young, vulnerable people in order to exploit them.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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The veteran sideline reporter and member of FOX Sports’ A-Team braved the freezing temperature in Philly by swaddling herself in a capacious coat, which drew comparisons to a diverse array of notorious icons of warmth including Cruella De Ville, Jon Snow, emus, mob wives, pimps, and Ric Flair.—
Perrie Samotin,
Glamour,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Cadets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cadets. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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