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
Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Raybon offered to manage the officer as a pimp, prosecutors said in court filings.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Armstrong has been charged by the Orange County District Attorney’s Office Human Exploitation and Trafficking Unit with single counts of human trafficking of a minor, pimping a minor over the age of 16 years and pandering with a minor over 16 years old — all felonies.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The alleged pimp, Kevin Mays, was an assistant men’s basketball coach and former player at Cal State Bakersfield.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Raybon offered to manage the officer as a pimp, prosecutors said in court filings.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
Mays faces 11 charges, including pimping, possession of automatic firearms and high-capacity magazines, and possession of methamphetamine and marijuana with intent to sell.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Armstrong has been charged by the Orange County District Attorney’s Office Human Exploitation and Trafficking Unit with single counts of human trafficking of a minor, pimping a minor over the age of 16 years and pandering with a minor over 16 years old — all felonies.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pimp
Noun
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Marshall cited his efforts to design and oversee the launch of the fire department’s cadet program, which is aimed at helping city kids become firefighters, as one of his proudest career accomplishments, per the mayor’s office.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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One cadet met police and led them to the scene of the shooting and the wounded.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Jaguars used their first pick of the NFL draft to land the blocking tight end Friday night, grabbing him in the second round with the 56th selection.—
Mark Long,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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The department’s news release about the fire included a reminder for drivers to use caution when pulling over near dry grass or vegetation.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Also, Wasserman in recent weeks assured individuals at his company and LA28, that besides the 2002 humanitarian trip with Epstein, there was nothing more to come from his involvement with the shady financier and his procurer Maxwell.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence for acting as Epstein’s procurer of young girls.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
3 Dec. 2025
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The Federal Trade Commission, 18 states and Puerto Rico have accused the company of abusing its market position to inflate prices on other online retail platforms, overcharge sellers and stifle competition.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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The foster parents and their adult daughter pleaded guilty to abusing children in their care.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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Vanessa Beecroft was a canary in the coal mine, merging, subverting, and exploiting art, fashion, money, and spectacle.—
Jerry Saltz,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Rays’ way also has led some teams to adjust their positioning, which can open up other holes to be exploited.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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These kinds of partnerships represent a long-term vision where businesses are willing to leverage their resources for a greater purpose.—
Ryan von Weller,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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Iran’s resilience and its ability to retaliate, including leveraging the Strait of Hormuz, was either underestimated or entirely overlooked.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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But there is a point where the prediction shapes and manipulates the actual outcome.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Bronze Age symbolizes a time of change Bronze, a raw material, was skillfully manipulated to create objects that not only carried weight but also meaning.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Pimp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pimp. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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