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
But just wait until appropriate legislation is introduced to codify the concept.
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Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 3 June 2025
The Refugee Act of 1980, which codified legal protections for those fleeing persecution, was supposed to be insulated from domestic identity politics.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 1 June 2025
Amid the uproar, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Wednesday pointed to Stephen Miller’s defense while vowing to codify the DOGE cuts through the appropriations process or by approving administration requests to claw back funds.
—Aris Folley, The Hill, 29 May 2025
House Bill 1309 takes that rule and codifies it into state law.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 23 May 2025
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Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 3 June 2025
The Refugee Act of 1980, which codified legal protections for those fleeing persecution, was supposed to be insulated from domestic identity politics.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 1 June 2025
Amid the uproar, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Wednesday pointed to Stephen Miller’s defense while vowing to codify the DOGE cuts through the appropriations process or by approving administration requests to claw back funds.
—Aris Folley, The Hill, 29 May 2025
House Bill 1309 takes that rule and codifies it into state law.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for codify
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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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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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Gracie Oaks Versus 20-Pair Shoe Storage Cabinet Keep your shoes neatly organized with this storage cabinet, which conceals up to 20 pairs.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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The games often center around a global fighting tournament organized by M. Bison, the leader of the evil organization Shadaloo.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
6 June 2025
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Teel, 23, is ranked the No. 2 prospect in the Sox organization by MLB.com, which also lists him as the No. 26 prospect in baseball.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2025
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On June 7, No. 1 ranked Aryna Sabalenka will face No. 2 ranked Coco Gauff.—
Erin Lassner,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2025
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The park hosts various stargazing events, and larger groups can arrange hour-long astronomy programs (pending staff availability).—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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Fun fact: Cohen arranged the casting contract for his former Goonies costar Ke Huy Quan for Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022).—
Sarah Weldon,
EW.com,
7 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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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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One carried a 23-month sentence, and the other ordered five years of probation and a $200,000 fine, per AP.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Williams ordered Attorney General Uthmeier and other defendants to promptly notify police agencies.—
Hannah Critchfield,
Sun Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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This relegated him to being an 82-game player rather than a 16-game one, which limited his value to prospective teams.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Sourcing in this mode is even less robust; Google relegates sources to clickable carets that don’t highlight the relevant portions of its response.—
Ruben Circelli,
PC Magazine,
5 June 2025
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“Codify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/codify. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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