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
For more than two decades, Arpaio was repeatedly elected while his department faced accusations of racially profiling Latino drivers and conducting sweeps in Latino neighborhoods and day labor areas.
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Rebecca Santana, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Reed delighted in interviewing and profiling actresses, especially Bette Davis, Myrna Loy, Angela Lansbury and Melina Mercouri.
—Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
The official said the FBI is taking the lead on the investigation, and the Secret Service, which was in charge of security at the dinner at the Washington Hilton, is profiling the shooter.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
The war may disrupt the flow of Gulf sovereign investments, but deals struck during the conflict show the region’s wealth is too vast to stop flowing into the world’s largest economies, The Wall Street Journal reported in an article profiling some of the Gulf’s biggest SWFs.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
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Rebecca Santana, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Reed delighted in interviewing and profiling actresses, especially Bette Davis, Myrna Loy, Angela Lansbury and Melina Mercouri.
—Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
The official said the FBI is taking the lead on the investigation, and the Secret Service, which was in charge of security at the dinner at the Washington Hilton, is profiling the shooter.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
The war may disrupt the flow of Gulf sovereign investments, but deals struck during the conflict show the region’s wealth is too vast to stop flowing into the world’s largest economies, The Wall Street Journal reported in an article profiling some of the Gulf’s biggest SWFs.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for profiling
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The Sentinel has done a thorough job outlining the fiscal impact that eliminating property taxes in Florida would have on homeowners, businesses and local governments.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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The initiative’s website also features a World Cup section, outlining proper soccer terminology, tips for getting around the Northland and weekly watch parties hosted or promoted by Go North KC.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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In Game 3, Wembanyama shocked Knicks fans by pushing Jalen Brunson to the floor without drawing a foul.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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Indonesia is drawing the wrong kind of attention in emerging‑market circles.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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“Profiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profiling. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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