as in vice
the practice of engaging in sexual activities for money
prostitution is illegal in most states
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Recent Examples of prostitution
In April of that year, Michael Spilotro and a third brother, Victor, were charged with extorting money from two businesses associated with prostitution and using violence to enforce their demands, UPI reported at the time.
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Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Two days later, a vice squad shut the practice down, citing a city ordinance aimed at preventing prostitution.
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Tyler Quattrin,
Twin Cities,
19 June 2026
Though Cassie quickly settled the lawsuit, many more people came forward with allegations against Diddy, including in the federal trial—in which both Cassie and Richard testified—that resulted in his sentencing to more than four years in prison on prostitution charges last October.
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Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
16 June 2026
Combs was originally sentenced to 50 months after being convicted of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution in July 2025.
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Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Two days later, a vice squad shut the practice down, citing a city ordinance aimed at preventing prostitution.
—
Tyler Quattrin,
Twin Cities,
19 June 2026
Though Cassie quickly settled the lawsuit, many more people came forward with allegations against Diddy, including in the federal trial—in which both Cassie and Richard testified—that resulted in his sentencing to more than four years in prison on prostitution charges last October.
—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
16 June 2026
Combs was originally sentenced to 50 months after being convicted of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution in July 2025.
—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prostitution
harlotry
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In one case, the life of an upper-class woman and contemporary of Julius Caesar, Clodia, saw her reputation destroyed by false claims of harlotry, home-wrecking, and husband-killing.
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“Prostitution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prostitution. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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