1
as in classified
to arrange or assign according to type
codify these ancient cultures according to their political structures
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2
as in organized
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 codified
And Congress later codified that understanding in the 1940s, '50s and '60s.
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Nina Totenberg, NPR, 1 Apr. 2026
Evanston has affirmed its commitment to advancing economic opportunity for Black residents since the Reparations Committee was codified in November 2020.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
The embargo was codified into law in 1996 through the Helms-Burton Act.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Congress later codified the same language in federal citizenship law in 1940.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
The question before the Supreme Court is whether the president's executive order on birthright citizenship violates the Citizenship Clause of the 14th Amendment and a provision of federal law that codified that clause.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
That sense of wonder and freedom translated on the runway in various forms, all codified with Tory Burch-isms that give thought to the smallest of details.
—Vogue, 30 Mar. 2026
Wisconsin has codified a definition of antisemitism into state law to help determine discriminatory intent in crimes.
—Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 27 Mar. 2026
The 1996 law, signed by then-President Bill Clinton, codified the embargo into law, while also tightening sanctions against the island.
—Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
Nina Totenberg, NPR, 1 Apr. 2026
Evanston has affirmed its commitment to advancing economic opportunity for Black residents since the Reparations Committee was codified in November 2020.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
The embargo was codified into law in 1996 through the Helms-Burton Act.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Congress later codified the same language in federal citizenship law in 1940.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
The question before the Supreme Court is whether the president's executive order on birthright citizenship violates the Citizenship Clause of the 14th Amendment and a provision of federal law that codified that clause.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
That sense of wonder and freedom translated on the runway in various forms, all codified with Tory Burch-isms that give thought to the smallest of details.
—Vogue, 30 Mar. 2026
Wisconsin has codified a definition of antisemitism into state law to help determine discriminatory intent in crimes.
—Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 27 Mar. 2026
The 1996 law, signed by then-President Bill Clinton, codified the embargo into law, while also tightening sanctions against the island.
—Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for codified
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Addiction itself was not officially classified as a disease until 1987.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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River Bend is classified as a village — instead of a city or other municipality — under Missouri law due to its small population size.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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The $4 million prize money in the event organized by Golf Saudi and co-sanctioned by the LPGA and Ladies European Tour drew 38 of the top 40 players.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The late Pope Francis organized a similar vigil in 2013 for Syria – to rally against the civil war and reject military intervention – which was attended by around 100,000 people.—
Billy Stockwell,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
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Site Selection Magazine just ranked Illinois as the best state in the Midwest, and third nationally, for workforce development because of critical investments in higher education, apprenticeships and skill development.—
Mark Denzler,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Here are all nine official version of the ultimate Raging Bull ranked.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
2 Apr. 2026
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Private museum tours, sandal-making workshops, and boat trips to the nearby islands of Aegina and Kea (where another One&Only opens in 2024) can be arranged.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Uncollected Letters of Virginia Woolf, weighing in at a thousand pages and containing over 1,400 letters (additions to the 3,766 letters that were published in six volumes, edited by Nigel Nicolson and Joanne Trautmann, between 1975 and 1980), is arranged alphabetically by correspondent.—
Hermione Lee,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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Black Chicagoans were relegated to deplorable housing like one room kitchenettes.—
Edie Kasten,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Rockies, who have now lost eight straight to Philadelphia dating back to last season, looked like a team that should be relegated compared to the two-time defending National League East champs, who have made four straight playoff appearances.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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Last year, the company was ordered to shut down by California's Office of the Attorney General for stiffing nearly 3,000 nonprofits out of millions of dollars.—
Kelly Werthmann,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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After hours, food can be ordered in-room, and ranges from quiches to terrines to comforting stews.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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In addition to the Obama Center artists, who will be grouped in a section called Embodiment, there are two other main sections at the fair.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Artemis 4 candidate landing sites are grouped around the south pole below Moretus at the extreme edge of the lunar disk, though only a glimpse of the most northerly sites such as Nobel Crater and Malapert Massif can be spotted when lunar libration is favorable.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Second, the two sides must be readily distinguishable from each other, usually by applying color or markings to one side, although in rare cases they can be distinguished by shape, with one side being convex and the other being concave.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
3 Apr. 2026
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Across a wide range of practice areas, from corporate law and litigation to emerging fields influenced by technology and global policy, today’s most influential lawyers are distinguished by their vision, dedication, and ability to adapt in a rapidly changing environment.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Codified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/codified. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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