HUSTLERS Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

hustlers

noun

plural of hustler

as in prostitutes

a woman who engages in sexual activities for money policemen kept the street clean of hustlers

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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 Part of the appeal comes down to the versatility of the blank slate, but an outsized amount of credit has to go to the community of hustlers in New York City. — Olivia Cigliano, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 As Young summed it up all those years ago — for players and hustlers, tonight’s the night. — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2026 Once there, things get frantic quickly as Carter is on the run from the police, criminals, hustlers and the Yakuza. — William Earl, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026 Kennedy’s Albany is a vital, violent place, a hothouse of gangsters, pool hustlers, bums, crooked politicians, and showgirls. — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026 For young professionals, side hustlers, or anyone balancing work and education, lifetime PDF editing access at this price is a no-brainer. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026 Carlyle pitched itself as a local hero in contrast to New York hustlers and greenmailers, replacing its backing from Drexel Burnham’s junk-bond king, Michael Milken, with money from blue-chip names like the Mellon family. — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Victoria Lucchese and Colette Wilson are pool hustlers who have spent years traveling the country and conning men with more ego than skill. — Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026 Side hustlers frequently commit 30-35 hours weekly, underscoring the considerable time investment. — Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

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Brought to Spain, the Colombian prostitutes are required to work off a debt run up by not only the airfare but much more.

— John Hopewell, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
The mayor is missing, the mafia is involved, a mad scientist rules the basement and all the prostitutes are vampires.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

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These powerhouses will meet again Tuesday night in Chester, Pennsylvania.

— Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 10 Oct. 2026
LaKeith Stanfield and Ben Mendelsohn are set to star in Molepeople, a horror feature that sees the teaming of two horror powerhouses, Blumhouse Atomic Monster and Paramount Primal.

— Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026

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