Synonyms of codes

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• laws
• constitutions
• canons
• decalogues
• disciplines
• common law
• legislations
• establishments

codes

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of code

as in encodes

Related Words

• encodes
• encrypts
• ciphers
• enciphers
• garbles
• mixes (up)
• jumbles (up)

Dissimilar Words

• breaks
• decodes
• cracks
• deciphers
• decrypts
• renders
• translates
• unscrambles
• descrambles

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of codes

Noun

The Irish will always be able to run the ball, but without those two cheat codes, more pressure falls on Carr and another group of unproven receivers to make chunk plays. — Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Today, those identification codes are printed on a product’s packaging, separate from the barcode. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026

The Biological World Simply speaking, nature has its own build codes, its own rhythms, and its own natural chemical changes. — John Werner, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Balancing functionality with the brand’s house codes, the bag features two spacious compartments and a zippered one in the center. — Talia Abbas, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026

Washington has been developing new wildfire safety regulations for several years, including building codes for homes constructed in risky areas and rules for managing plants and vegetation. — Lauren Sommer, NPR, 17 Aug. 2026

Consumers should check for the specific product, lot codes, and dates listed above. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2026

But the number of deaths has fallen thanks to improved forecasting, early-warning systems, and building codes. — Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 10 Aug. 2026

To make something cool involves an uncool process of zoning permits, building codes, and cash withdrawals. — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 10 Aug. 2026