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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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Recent Examples of codes
Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2025
The affected lots include codes 25084 and 25086, with expiration dates of March 2027.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
The show will follow the Dykstras from the beginning to the end of building the house themselves, including sourcing the materials for building the home, consulting on the best way to honor Wright’s original design, and, of course, the troubles that come along with modern-day building codes.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
That’s why the company recommends passkeys and a strong form of two-step verification, which means anything but SMS one time codes.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
In fact, many posts feature tips on how to save, with people sharing discount codes, budget-friendly hacks and links to Amazon dupes of otherwise expensive items.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
First, existing city codes and the accompanying permit process need to be updated to better reflect how the surf schools are actually using the beaches, said Dave Knopp, the city’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts director.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
No codes are needed – access is tied to Ticketmaster accounts, and anyone who signs up can join the sale.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
To wit, there’s semi-formal, which is often conflated with cocktail dress codes, as well as beach formal, which is sometimes the rule for destination weddings.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2025
Verb
Suveyke Snyder noted that Scott fit the bill for the company’s search for a creative director who had a strong understanding of its luxe American brand codes, current female audience and a vision of the woman the brand wants to speak to in the future.
—Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2025
The affected lots include codes 25084 and 25086, with expiration dates of March 2027.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
The show will follow the Dykstras from the beginning to the end of building the house themselves, including sourcing the materials for building the home, consulting on the best way to honor Wright’s original design, and, of course, the troubles that come along with modern-day building codes.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
That’s why the company recommends passkeys and a strong form of two-step verification, which means anything but SMS one time codes.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
In fact, many posts feature tips on how to save, with people sharing discount codes, budget-friendly hacks and links to Amazon dupes of otherwise expensive items.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
First, existing city codes and the accompanying permit process need to be updated to better reflect how the surf schools are actually using the beaches, said Dave Knopp, the city’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts director.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
No codes are needed – access is tied to Ticketmaster accounts, and anyone who signs up can join the sale.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
To wit, there’s semi-formal, which is often conflated with cocktail dress codes, as well as beach formal, which is sometimes the rule for destination weddings.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for codes
Noun
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Schneider said any crackdowns on potential violators are more likely to be aimed at organized efforts to circumvent consumer protection laws, rather than go after every individual who may skirt regulations.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Due to the state's open records laws, the lottery must, upon request, release the name and city of the winner.—
Steven Martinez,
jsonline.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Frances emphasized the importance of the faculty association's continued existence on every campus, noting that other Texas colleges have already revised their constitutions and have them in place.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Aug. 2025
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State courts can find partisan gerrymandering violates state constitutions.—
Erwin Chemerinsky,
Twin Cities,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Codes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/codes. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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