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

Noun

The following Best By dates and UPC codes are associated with the products potentially containing thallium. — Eva Flowe november 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2026 Apply the on-site promo codes for additional savings at checkout. — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026 Enforcement should address speech codes, discriminatory security fees, selective recognition of student groups, and administrative acquiescence in the heckler’s veto. — Ilya Shapiro, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026 Those areas can help reveal whether someone is trying to access your information, move money, receive verification codes or open new credit. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026 Brian Gilchrist, managing director for development at Western National, said his company has already started grading work at the site, yet now is being asked to rework its plans to meet the new codes. — Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026 The court did, however, side with Salina on a Fourteenth Amendment claim, finding that the city’s sign codes were not unconstitutionally vague. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2026 The job involves installing new wiring, which must meet the local building codes and often requires trenching to run the line to its location. — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 3 Nov. 2026 Developers are required to meet all technical requirements and local regulations, including setbacks, building codes, environmental impacts and stormwater management reviews. — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for codes

Noun

California voters have twice rejected ballot measures to abolish the death penalty, first in 2012 and again in 2016, and Newsom’s decision overrides the will of the courts and state laws that permit capital punishment.

— Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
Speaking in Spanish, Leo emphasized the importance of protecting family life and delivered a pointed criticism of both laws.

— Carrie Kahn, NPR, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of laws

Noun

In Florida, as in Washington, the best constitutions are only as effective as the good faith of the people sworn to enforce them.

— Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2026
Structures like boards, family councils, constitutions and decision-making frameworks remain indispensable.

— Walid Chiniara, Forbes.com, 5 Nov. 2026