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
Marc Berman, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
While filming the movie, Fox met her future partner MGK, who acted as a pimp named Calvin.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 5 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
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
While filming the movie, Fox met her future partner MGK, who acted as a pimp named Calvin.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 5 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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Specific details about the cadets are still being kept firmly under wraps.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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Bongino started out as a cadet at the New York Police Department in 1995.—
Kyle Khan-Mullins,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Prosecutors said Mahdi constantly used brutality to solve his problems.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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The team used surrogate dogs -- since adopted through the humane society -- to help give birth to the dire wolves, which are white.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
11 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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Donald Trump is abusing the levers of government to launch an attack against New York Attorney General Tish James on what seem to be pretty flimsy claims of fraud.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2025
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The ways in which these attackers have abused Google’s email system clearly needs to be patched.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Diamondbacks stole five bases in four innings, exploiting Cabrera’s deliberate delivery to the plate.—
Isaac Azout,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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At Coachella, defaults are rare, but the $4 million fee haul shows promoters profit handsomely, raising ethical questions about exploiting fans’ FOMO.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Attorneys from the Downs Law Group, representing Gremillion and about 100 others in cases against BP, say the company leveraged procedural technicalities to block victims from getting their day in court.—
Jack Brook,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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Advertise services on neighborhood apps like Nextdoor, distribute flyers at local pet stores, and leverage family connections for initial clients.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
Verb
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It could be manipulated by the therapist or simply placed in the correct position by the individual.—
Matt Parrott,
Arkansas Online,
20 Apr. 2025
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These are powers that many politicians – including, currently, U.S. President Donald Trump – would seemingly like to control or at least manipulate.—
Ana Carolina Garriga,
The Conversation,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Pimp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pimp. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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