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 agency provides no public data regarding these arrests, with many of those involved accusing the agency of profiling them.
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Conor Wight, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
This is not my first time profiling Arnett.
—Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 18 Dec. 2025
This is not about profiling people or relying on law enforcement alone.
—James Densley, The Conversation, 17 Dec. 2025
Once installed, the malware begins profiling the device by collecting details such as brand, model and installed apps.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Nov. 2025
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Conor Wight, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
This is not my first time profiling Arnett.
—Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 18 Dec. 2025
This is not about profiling people or relying on law enforcement alone.
—James Densley, The Conversation, 17 Dec. 2025
Once installed, the malware begins profiling the device by collecting details such as brand, model and installed apps.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for profiling
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Securing two triage rooms to complete the exam as a way to ensure privacy in the busy emergency department, Dana, with help from Emma, begins the evidence collection while carefully outlining the process to Ilana.—
Senior Television,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Broward Sheriff’s Office, like other law-enforcement agencies, has stringent rules on when its deputies can chase a vehicle, , outlining situations that allow for it, according to the agency’s policy.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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That particular corner was filled with pink shirts and defeated faces, and Salloi stood in front of them, fingers in the corners of his mouth, drawing his smile wide like the Joker.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Clippers went ahead by four on free throws from Mathurin and Jones, but Murray drove for a dunk and hit a three before drawing the foul by Jones on a last-ditch attempt from beyond the arc.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Profiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profiling. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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