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
Denver residents are deeply engaged in networks of rapid response and mutual aid, seeking to protect one another as more ICE agents hit the streets each day in rapid, kidnap-style actions profiling immigrants and people of color.
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Jennifer Piper, Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2026
The debate was framed by a series of incidents in recent years in which the local Police Department was accused of profiling Black people.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
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Jennifer Piper, Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2026
The debate was framed by a series of incidents in recent years in which the local Police Department was accused of profiling Black people.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for profiling
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In outlining their case, authorities have not said how Talley ended up possessing the gun.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The motive remains unclear, though state media reported the man left documents behind at the courthouse outlining his grievances.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The court issued a ruling that limits consideration of race in drawing voting maps — potentially a boon for Republicans, who have been hampered by the civil rights law in their attempt to redraw maps in Louisiana, Alabama and other states.—
Matthew Choi,
Washington Post,
30 Apr. 2026
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Sheriff Susan Hutson became the face of the investigation, giving updates at news conferences and drawing scrutiny over the jail failures.—
Greg Hilburn,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Profiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profiling. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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