CODES Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

codes 1 of 2

noun

plural of code

as in laws

a collection or system of rules of conduct Hammurabi was an ancient king of Babylon with a famous code of laws the tax code

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codes

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verb

present tense third-person singular of code

as in encodes

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Recent Examples of codes

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Though South Florida abides by strict statewide building codes to protect against wind and flooding, Lejeune is concerned that no new construction has been tested by destructive storms. — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 July 2026 The Castello shoe design reflects Generation Gucci’s approach to the brand’s archival codes, combining different generations of design into one aesthetic narrative. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 July 2026 The tool flagged three suspicious batch codes and surfaced one lead that VML says became part of an active police investigation. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 20 July 2026 Effective building codes, retrofitting, and sustained investment in preparedness are crucial worldwide, but leaders must address implementation before the next major seismic event. — Chloe Demrovsky, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 His son, Telemachus, wants to correct the wrong that is occurring in Ithaca, where suitors have violated the codes of hospitality and are aggressively vying for his mother’s hand. — Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026 Engineers at Los Alamos will use the test platform to validate software, optimize scientific codes, and measure performance on real laboratory workloads before full-scale deployment. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026 Here's a closer look at what major cities are under codes purple and maroon for poor air quality on July 17. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 17 July 2026 The study will examine whether the system could allow survivors to discreetly communicate with law enforcement using pre-established codes or phrases when making a phone call is not safe. — Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 14 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for codes

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Politicians have been ushered on the stages of megachurches to receive a pastor’s endorsement despite IRS tax laws that forbid it.

— Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
Bonta’s office did not respond to a request for comment on whether DHS ownership of the facilities could limit the state’s ability to enforce its oversight laws, including AB 103.

— Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of laws

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This means private landowners may have more success challenging condemnation actions under their state constitutions than in federal court.

— Aaron Walayat, The Conversation, 16 July 2026
The obligations can be established through national constitutions, state constitutions, laws, and treaties.

— Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026