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
The Pima County Sheriff’s Office is drawing even more attention with the rollout of a new TV series profiling the department as the search for Nancy Guthrie remains ongoing.
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Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
The Patriots are warriors, and the Herald is profiling them in the week leading up to Super Bowl LX.
—Boston Herald Staff, Boston Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
But the forklift operator and his family members — all citizens or legal residents — are fearful they could be swept up by immigration officers who are racially profiling people.
—Nicholas Riccardi, Fortune, 1 Feb. 2026
The lawsuit further accused immigration agents of civil rights violations, including racially profiling citizens and unlawfully detaining Minnesota residents.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
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Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
The Patriots are warriors, and the Herald is profiling them in the week leading up to Super Bowl LX.
—Boston Herald Staff, Boston Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
But the forklift operator and his family members — all citizens or legal residents — are fearful they could be swept up by immigration officers who are racially profiling people.
—Nicholas Riccardi, Fortune, 1 Feb. 2026
The lawsuit further accused immigration agents of civil rights violations, including racially profiling citizens and unlawfully detaining Minnesota residents.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for profiling
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The proposal does not include a summary explaining the purpose of the observance, and no additional details have been published outlining how the dates would be calculated beyond the language in the bill text.—
Sam Stevenson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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In her third semester at KISS, Kitty is determined to kick off senior year the right way by setting intentional time with her friends and outlining a list of goals to achieve.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
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In a statement, the Stop Aurora Pit Bull Ban Team, a group that advocated for repealing the city's breed-specific ban, urged caution in drawing conclusions about the incident.—
Tori Mason,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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When Wolfgang overdoses on laudanum, however, Anna Marie performed disguised as Wolfgang donning a dramatic red costume and face paint, captivating the court and drawing the envy of Mozart’s greatest rival, Antonio Salieri.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Profiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profiling. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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