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 legislation attempts to codify in state law the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1999 Olmstead v L.C. decision upholding the rights of people with disabilities.
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Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 6 May 2025
Where the very meaning of gender is codified in clothing and hair — facial or flowing — as well as by fiat.
—Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Unlike other war crimes codified in the aftermath of the two world wars, the use of starvation as a weapon of armed conflict was not formally prohibited in international law until 1977.
—Boyd Van Dijk, Foreign Affairs, 30 Apr. 2025
Should Riyadh and Abu Dhabi codify limits on Chinese data-centre ownership, Washington gains leverage.
—Guney Yildiz, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 6 May 2025
Where the very meaning of gender is codified in clothing and hair — facial or flowing — as well as by fiat.
—Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Unlike other war crimes codified in the aftermath of the two world wars, the use of starvation as a weapon of armed conflict was not formally prohibited in international law until 1977.
—Boyd Van Dijk, Foreign Affairs, 30 Apr. 2025
Should Riyadh and Abu Dhabi codify limits on Chinese data-centre ownership, Washington gains leverage.
—Guney Yildiz, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for codify
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Birders and organizations such as the American Ornithological Society have always classified them as separate species.—
Elay Shech,
The Conversation,
30 May 2025
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Some would impose net neutrality requirements or classify ISPs as utilities, the filing said.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 May 2025
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The trophy parade was organized on a nationwide bank holiday, the day after Liverpool lifted the Premier League trophy following the competition’s final round of matches on Sunday.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
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White farmers are often rendered defenseless because South Africa banned private gun possession and disbanded mutual protection cooperatives organized by farmers in the past, Genocide Watch explained.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
25 May 2025
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Our top deals include LED floodlights that rank high in safety, ambient string lights, hanging lanterns, versatile in-ground lights for pathways and gardens, and more.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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The Billboard 200 chart ranks the most popular albums of the week in the U.S. based on multi-metric consumption as measured in equivalent album units, compiled by Luminate.—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
25 May 2025
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At Emery’s request, the club arranged a warm-weather camp in Dubai during the March international break, including a couple of friendlies against local teams.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Clinics often arrange hotel stays and local transfers.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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Thus, Israel’s defense establishment formulated a war concept that distinguished between terrorists and the civilian population in Gaza and strived to cause significant damage to Hamas, even if not to destroy every last Hamas fighter.—
Assaf Orion,
Foreign Affairs,
3 June 2025
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The headaches typically occur on the same side as the tumor or cyst and can be challenging for healthcare providers to distinguish from a true headache disorder.6 What Are the Symptoms of Chronic Migraine?—
Cathy Nelson,
Verywell Health,
3 June 2025
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Showtime has ordered an eighth season of its drama The Chi, putting the show into rare company at the outlet.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2025
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What Happens Next The CIT has ordered the government to halt the tariffs imposed under the IEEPA within 10 calendar days of the decision.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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The subtle hum of intricate mechanics, the remarkably articulate gesture of a synthetic limb, the disquieting echo of human movement – humanoid robots are no longer relegated to the realm of fiction.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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The clinic — the Coachella Valley’s only full-service fertility center and IVF lab, according to its website — had been relegated to a crime scene.—
Rebecca Plevin,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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“Codify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/codify. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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