1
as in to classify
to arrange or assign according to type
codify these ancient cultures according to their political structures
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2
as in to organize
to put into a particular arrangement
the rules for the game were codified over a hundred years ago
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Recent Examples of codify
The bill introduced by Houchin, the Indiana congresswoman, takes direct aim at new flexibilities codified by SAMHSA in 2024.
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Lev Facher, STAT, 10 June 2026
And how Toisanese traditions, like sweet and sour sauce, undoubtedly informed the dishes that twisted, turned and codified into the Chinese American culinary canon.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Abarca said that besides just codifying some of these issues, the ordinance shows the Legislature is listening to inmates and their families, particularly those who are in pre-trial detention who have not been convicted of a crime.
—Ben Wheeler
june 4, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
Topping their list of priorities is a vote to codify an end to the DOJ fund.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 3 June 2026
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Lev Facher, STAT, 10 June 2026
And how Toisanese traditions, like sweet and sour sauce, undoubtedly informed the dishes that twisted, turned and codified into the Chinese American culinary canon.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Abarca said that besides just codifying some of these issues, the ordinance shows the Legislature is listening to inmates and their families, particularly those who are in pre-trial detention who have not been convicted of a crime.
—Ben Wheeler
june 4, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
Topping their list of priorities is a vote to codify an end to the DOJ fund.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for codify
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Each conference room is classified as good, dark or backlit, and those ratings can then be correlated with occupancy and complaints.—
Melody Brue,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The water contained glycol, causing it to be classified as an environmental hazard, officials wrote in a report after investigating the accident.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
11 June 2026
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Michelle Amores, a division manager for the San Jose Public Library who helped organize the celebration, spoke to the community’s enduring spirit.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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The Shanghai Remakes event, organized by Spain’s Institute of Cinematography and Audiovisual Arts (ICAA), will see each company talk up the Asian market remake potential of their title for 10 minutes.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Years ago, then-assistant coach Mikie Nardi was asked to rank Brunson in the pantheon of great Villanova guards.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Sixth Street has $130 billion in assets under management, while Dell is worth $225 billion, according to Forbes, and ranks as the sixth-richest person on the planet.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
14 June 2026
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Songtams' guides can bring you to local temples and arrange cultural experiences to the Yunnan Nationalities Village showcasing ethnic minority cultures like the Yi, Bai, and Dai people.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Jason Momoa, who was born in Hawaii, was photographed helping Lola arrange traditional colorful Hawaiian garlands, the leis, a tribute to her roots.—
Monica Coviello,
Vanity Fair,
11 June 2026
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Evette has seen a noticeable boost in polling since the May 29 endorsement, which appears to have distinguished her from the rest of the herd.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Ortega has worked to elevate Zara’s brand beyond fast fashion, through a series of creative collaborations and a stronger focus on design, helping the group distinguish itself from a growing wave of fast-fashion competitors.—
Sam Birchall,
Fortune,
8 June 2026
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Naval Criminal Investigative Service agents and base personnel tracked two suspects while ordering residents to shelter in place, then discovered 51 kilograms of cocaine and fentanyl inside the deserted vehicle.—
Jasmine Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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While guests can still order from their full beer menu, KC Bier said guests should expect a limited menu of food for matches during the brewery’s busiest hours, like on weekends.—
Katelyn Umholtz,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
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Towns had been relegated to the bench for most of the first half in a game the Spurs dominated from the start.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
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Given his size and lackluster speed, Ballinger has been relegated to first base duties to date.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
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“Codify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/codify. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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