as in outlining
to produce a representation of the shape of the head as seen from the side
his likeness was profiled against a background of vegetation
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Recent Examples of profiling
Maze was also concerned about federal civil rights pitfalls that can come with doing immigration work, such as potential racial-profiling lawsuits.
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Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025
What happens if social media’s data-gathering and profiling engine is turned not to selling merch or promoting political rhetoric, but to profiling enemies?
—David Karpf, The Atlantic, 24 Sep. 2025
Scientists have just taken the most detailed look yet at the biology of a record-breaking human life, profiling a woman who lived to 117 years and 168 days free of cancer, cardiovascular disease and dementia.
—New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2025
The comedians, however, can no longer pursue their racial-profiling claims, as the appeals court stood by the district court’s decision to dismiss them.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
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Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025
What happens if social media’s data-gathering and profiling engine is turned not to selling merch or promoting political rhetoric, but to profiling enemies?
—David Karpf, The Atlantic, 24 Sep. 2025
Scientists have just taken the most detailed look yet at the biology of a record-breaking human life, profiling a woman who lived to 117 years and 168 days free of cancer, cardiovascular disease and dementia.
—New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2025
The comedians, however, can no longer pursue their racial-profiling claims, as the appeals court stood by the district court’s decision to dismiss them.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
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Last week, Universal Music Group Chairman and CEO Lucian Grainge sent a memo to his staff outlining the efforts being made to develop commercial opportunities related to Gen AI to benefit songwriters and artists and generate new revenue.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
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The deal includes a 20-point proposal and a formal declaration co-signed by regional leaders, outlining a vision for peace, stability and reconstruction across the region.—
Cameron Schoppa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
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After drawing 1-1 with Manchester United at the beginning of the month, dropping points for the first time in the Women’s Super League (WSL) this season, Chelsea needed a penalty to equalise and finish with the same result away against FC Twente of the Vrouwen Eredivisie.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Operating every Friday at noon, the Rolling Bridge becomes an enthralling sight, drawing large crowds to witness its unfolding process over the Grand Union Canal.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Profiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profiling. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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