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as in prostitutes
a woman who engages in sexual activities for money
policemen kept the street clean of hustlers
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as in powerhouses
an ambitious person who eagerly goes after what is desired
the ad for the sales job claims that for someone who's a real hustler, the sky's the limit
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Recent Examples of hustlers
Whether those people are sickened by grief and rage into a kind of temporary insanity, genuine lunatics, hustlers looking to milk a little more engagement or some combination of the three doesn’t really matter.
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Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 12 Sep. 2025
The demand remains constant, and in 2025, AI tools have revolutionized how side hustlers meet it.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 12 Sep. 2025
The demand remains constant, and in 2025, AI tools have revolutionized how side hustlers meet it.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hustlers
Noun
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They were infames lumped in with gladiators and prostitutes at the very bottom of the social ladder.—
Chris Schembra,
Rolling Stone,
8 Sep. 2025
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The only things shaky about Relish are the junkies, prostitutes, suicidal depressives, and sinners who populate Osborne's songs.—
EW Staff Published,
EW.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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After a brief intermission, the penultimate panel featured some powerhouses in the New York scene, discussing the importance of fashion as a cultural force.—
Essence,
Essence,
8 Sep. 2025
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Provide point protection for Balch Camp PG&E hydro-electric and residential facilities, two powerhouses, Balch communication reflector, penstock and valve houses, and associated power distribution lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Hustlers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hustlers. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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