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
Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025
One was a pimp, another an extortionist with ties to Israeli organized crime.
—Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2024
The plea deal resolves a case that has been hanging in the balance since 2018, when the pair were arrested and charged in a 20-count criminal complaint, accusing them of pimping, pandering, money laundering and conspiracy to commit a felony.
—Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2024
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Noun
McIntyre was the 25-year-old woman’s pimp, according to police.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025
One was a pimp, another an extortionist with ties to Israeli organized crime.
—Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
Verb
Two suits against Tim Ballard have already been dismissed and a third is headlined by a woman convicted of pimping minor children.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2024
The plea deal resolves a case that has been hanging in the balance since 2018, when the pair were arrested and charged in a 20-count criminal complaint, accusing them of pimping, pandering, money laundering and conspiracy to commit a felony.
—Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pimp
Noun
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In a series of studies involving investment professionals, ROTC cadets and physicians-in-training, Tewfik found that imposter thoughts, while often linked to fear, also served as a motivator for improvement.—
Tanya Arturi,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Following the parade, Princess Kate met some veterans of the Irish Guards and Mini Micks, junior cadets from Northern Ireland.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Through a careful expedition using cutting-edge technology, gold has been drawn from the site for the first time in years and will be available via public auction through the sale of the coins.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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When in doubt, navigate directly to the website using an address rather than clicking through from another site.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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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
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Authorities subsequently found that the boy and Ruby's 10-year-old daughter had been seriously abused.—
Liam Quinn,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Kevin Franke, the father of the children abused by Hildebrandt and his ex-wife, has advocated for more oversight of life coaches since the two women were sent to prison.—
Jessica Schreifels,
ProPublica,
27 Mar. 2025
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If that weren’t enough, bad-faith actors exploit these dynamics, distorting reality for part of the population and deepening political divides.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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It is exploited to create scary scenes by using human-like NPCs that look and/or move weirdly.—
Victor Erukhimov,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Prime Minister’s address is expected to outline India’s roadmap for leveraging creative industries as key economic growth drivers.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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Similarly, ensure a mix of asset and non-asset providers to leverage as the market tightens.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Mar. 2025
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Cybercriminals can trick authentication systems, approve fraudulent transactions or even manipulate corporate communications.—
Khurram Akhtar,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Some billions of years later, some of that multicellular life figured out how to be reasonably smart and start using tools to manipulate and control its environment.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Pimp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pimp. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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