as in prostitutes
a woman who engages in sexual activities for money
went undercover pretending to be a hooker as part of a sting operation
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Recent Examples of hookers
Well, yes, there were also hookers and tequila girls and whatever else was going on in those offices.
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Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 17 Nov. 2025
Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 17 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hookers
prostitutes
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Sickert is showcased here for both his impressionistic instincts and his portrayal of previously taboo art subjects such as prostitutes and the impoverished.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2026
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While reviewing his laptop, investigators also found that Cantrell was soliciting several other prostitutes online during his time working for the Godley Police Department.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Hookers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hookers. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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