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
The bill introduced by Houchin, the Indiana congresswoman, takes direct aim at new flexibilities codified by SAMHSA in 2024.
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Lev Facher, STAT, 10 June 2026
And how Toisanese traditions, like sweet and sour sauce, undoubtedly informed the dishes that twisted, turned and codified into the Chinese American culinary canon.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
The Gilded Age led to antitrust laws; the Great Depression spurred Social Security and codified the legal right to organize.
—Sarita Gupta, Time, 2 June 2026
The game was not yet codified, and teachers let students organize games without interfering in their play.
—Thomas Adam, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
In its stead, Johnson backed a policy that essentially codified powers police already had to disperse mobs once they’re formed.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026
The concept was codified into American law in the Copyright Act of 1976.
—Oana Godeanu-Kenworthy, Fortune, 25 May 2026
But don't just assume that because the UPEPA or other Anti-SLAPP laws has been codified that the court knows anything about it.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Allan Kardec codified his doctrine in 19th-century France but Brazil traditionally has the largest number of Kardecist Spiritism followers and sympathizers in the world.
—Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 22 May 2026
Lev Facher, STAT, 10 June 2026
And how Toisanese traditions, like sweet and sour sauce, undoubtedly informed the dishes that twisted, turned and codified into the Chinese American culinary canon.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
The Gilded Age led to antitrust laws; the Great Depression spurred Social Security and codified the legal right to organize.
—Sarita Gupta, Time, 2 June 2026
The game was not yet codified, and teachers let students organize games without interfering in their play.
—Thomas Adam, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
In its stead, Johnson backed a policy that essentially codified powers police already had to disperse mobs once they’re formed.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026
The concept was codified into American law in the Copyright Act of 1976.
—Oana Godeanu-Kenworthy, Fortune, 25 May 2026
But don't just assume that because the UPEPA or other Anti-SLAPP laws has been codified that the court knows anything about it.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Allan Kardec codified his doctrine in 19th-century France but Brazil traditionally has the largest number of Kardecist Spiritism followers and sympathizers in the world.
—Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for codified
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Those encounters resulted in 50 arrests, including 16 classified as immigration arrests, placing Miami Springs among the most active municipalities in Florida participating in the program despite its relatively small population.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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While Smith-Wade received some safety snaps last season, he’s always been classified as a cornerback.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
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Nichols organized a day where 26 volunteers came together to replace American tattered and torn flags with brand new ones, including David and Sue Hornbrook's torn flag.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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The demonstration, which had been previously organized by a hodgepodge of activist groups after weeks of negotiations with local authorities, was otherwise peaceful — with environmentalists, women’s rights advocates, supporters of Palestinians and foes of imperialism, fascism and capitalism.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Our editorial team has ranked the most influential companies and protocols in the digital asset ecosystem—from crypto-native pioneers like Coinbase and Uniswap to Wall Street giants like JPMorgan and BlackRock.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
11 June 2026
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The only project ranked lower is Queen Cleopatra, which became controversial over its casting of a Black actress as Cleopatra and ended up with a 3% audience score.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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On Thursday, deputies arranged to meet the man outside his apartment building in the 100 block of North Rollins Road and safely took him into custody, authorities said.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
24 Aug. 2025
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Prosecutors allege that Donna and her son, Charlie, arranged the murder so Wendi could gain full custody of their children and start a new life in South Florida.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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The Chiefs-Chargers contest on Sunday is not the biggest game in the noon window for CBS, but that doesn’t mean Kansas City will be relegated to a small television audience.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
11 Dec. 2025
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However, he was relegated to a backup role after just three games.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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In addition to the prison sentence, Høiby was ordered to pay compensation to the victims.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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In addition to the prison sentence, Hoiby was ordered to pay compensation to the victims.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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At races, competitors are strictly grouped by age and skill level.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
4 Dec. 2025
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These create a beautiful tree-like effect when grouped together.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
2 Dec. 2025
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The college’s extracurricular programs are strong and the athletic teams have historically distinguished themselves nationally.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Aug. 2025
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The history remains — in a new way The stadium is distinguished by the imagery honoring both KU’s past and the legacy of the state.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Codified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/codified. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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