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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The city of Decatur is outlining the steps it's been taking to boost security at schools.—
Monique John,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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But on June 8, 2023, officers issued an environmental protection compliance order to the company, outlining steps the company was to take.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
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The Florida Lottery site states game add-ons include Double Play for $1, a bonus drawing where players could win up to $250,000 using the same numbers (Double Play drawings are held immediately after Florida Lotto drawings).—
Jennifer Sangalang,
Florida Times-Union,
5 Feb. 2026
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As did the fact that our professors were clearly having a wonderful time, joining in our creative-writing exercises and drawing lessons with gusto.—
Richard Godwin,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Profiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profiling. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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