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as in prostitute
a woman who engages in sexual activities for money
policemen kept the street clean of hustlers
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as in powerhouse
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 hustler
With e-commerce becoming so popular as a first choice amongst side hustlers, finding unique ways to make your products and e-commerce store stand out becomes even more crucial.
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Rachel Wells, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
That sets off a horde of prosecutors, politicians, press, police, clergy and hustlers all clamoring for a piece of the action.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
If billiards has the reputation of being a pastime for gamblers, hustlers and hanger-oners, the female-centric biweekly pool tournament at 4100 Bar offers a friendly, supportive alternative.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
But Balvin, a relentless hustler at heart, regrouped with his family; parted ways with Scooter Braun, who had managed him during this turbulent period; and took stock of his friendships.
—Leila Cobo, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2024
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Rachel Wells, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
That sets off a horde of prosecutors, politicians, press, police, clergy and hustlers all clamoring for a piece of the action.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
If billiards has the reputation of being a pastime for gamblers, hustlers and hanger-oners, the female-centric biweekly pool tournament at 4100 Bar offers a friendly, supportive alternative.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
But Balvin, a relentless hustler at heart, regrouped with his family; parted ways with Scooter Braun, who had managed him during this turbulent period; and took stock of his friendships.
—Leila Cobo, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hustler
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At some point, Perkins reportedly introduced Millard to a Black prostitute but Millard wanted a White one instead, the news report said, citing warrants.—
Louis Casiano,
Fox News,
24 Mar. 2023
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Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields, named after Shields’s controversial first film about a young girl who was a child prostitute, features interviews from her childhood friend and actress Laura Linney and Drew Barrymore and how to contrasted with Shields’s experience in the spotlight.—
Vulture,
Vulture,
22 Mar. 2023
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Comments As one of Comedy Central’s longest-running shows, South Park has become a television powerhouse with its sharp, crude takes on small-town America and beyond.—
Sezin Keohler,
EW.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Detroit Lions star Amon-Ra St. Brown and the rest of his teammates will be heading into the 2025 season without two coordinators who helped turn them into a league powerhouse.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
23 Jan. 2025
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Sure, they’re meant to be funny, but Tomlin inhabits each of them — from Trudy the homeless woman to Brandy and Tina, hookers tired of being interviewed by intellectuals — with affection and empathy alike.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
14 Dec. 2024
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These were strippers, hookers, actresses, and showgirls, all of them with knock-out bodies.—
Cher,
Vulture,
19 Nov. 2024
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“Hustler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hustler. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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