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 22nd Amendment codified a tradition dating back to George Washington that presidents should serve no more than two terms.
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New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Unlike other cities, the registration is not codified in Charlotte ordinance, meaning the city is not legally bound to honor it.
—Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
The Taliban formally codified a long set of rules governing morality late last year, ranging from requiring women to cover their faces and men to grow beards to banning car drivers from playing music.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
The Taliban formally codified a long set of rules governing morality late last year, ranging from requiring women to cover their faces and men to grow beards to barring car drivers from playing music.
—Reuters, NBC news, 18 Sep. 2025
While many nations have codified their mother tongue—France with French, Japan with Japanese, or Mexico with Spanish—America has always relied on practice and practicality rather than statute.
—Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Lawmakers then codified the decision in Assembly Bill 5.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
The current active spring league, the UFL, inked a technology and innovation partnership with the league back in 2022 but hasn’t codified any deeper relationship.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In the 1930s, the federal government codified these boundaries through redlining.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Unlike other cities, the registration is not codified in Charlotte ordinance, meaning the city is not legally bound to honor it.
—Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
The Taliban formally codified a long set of rules governing morality late last year, ranging from requiring women to cover their faces and men to grow beards to banning car drivers from playing music.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
The Taliban formally codified a long set of rules governing morality late last year, ranging from requiring women to cover their faces and men to grow beards to barring car drivers from playing music.
—Reuters, NBC news, 18 Sep. 2025
While many nations have codified their mother tongue—France with French, Japan with Japanese, or Mexico with Spanish—America has always relied on practice and practicality rather than statute.
—Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Lawmakers then codified the decision in Assembly Bill 5.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
The current active spring league, the UFL, inked a technology and innovation partnership with the league back in 2022 but hasn’t codified any deeper relationship.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In the 1930s, the federal government codified these boundaries through redlining.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for codified
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And while Handmaiden wouldn’t necessarily be classified as a horror film, this pairing would make a great double feature.—
Samantha Allen,
Them.,
7 Oct. 2025
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Air traffic controllers are classified as essential workers, so they are expected to continue working without pay during shutdowns.—
Annabella Rosciglione,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Oct. 2025
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Templates for checklists and planners keep you organized fast.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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The low pressure area forecasters are tracking was located a little more than 1,000 miles east of the Windward Islands, the hurricane center said in the advisory, with showers and thunderstorms gradually becoming better organized.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Both teams are currently ranked in the top 10, and as is well-documented, Franklin has struggled in such games.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Out of more than 80 potential options for what makes sports fun, winning never ranked higher than 40th.—
Jonathan Carone,
Parents,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Two mental health professionals are arranged to testify on the impact of all of these factors, Reynolds said.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
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The continual delays have led to many embarrassing moments, the most recent coming last Tuesday, when, after Barca officials told the media the Camp Nou was ready, the Barcelona city council arranged a press conference of their own in reply.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Four innings before the Jays finished Saturday’s 10-1 blowout win over the New York Yankees, snatching a series-opening victory in the American League Division Series, Gausman was relegated to spectator.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Moreover, while athletes that make the transition to media, whether during or after their sports careers, were once relegated to sports analytics and commentary, the canvas has become much broader.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Hawaii shoppers, for example, ordered the least amount of candy corn, 55% less than the national average, according to the Instacart study.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Both sides will submit fuller legal arguments and the Department of Homeland Security may be ordered to produce its internal decision record.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Called the Marriott Bonvoy Outdoors, the stays are grouped by the types of activities travelers seek, whether that’s hiking near alpine lakes, snorkeling among coral reefs teeming with fish, or getting cozy in a cabin in the woods.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Sep. 2025
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The eclectic designs can be displayed on their own, or they can be grouped together to form a funky gallery wall.—
L. Daniela Alvarez,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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All three women distinguished themselves.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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Using advanced genomic and bioinformatic techniques, the team distinguished microbes that were lifelong companions inside the mammoth, and the ones that showed up later, after death.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Codified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/codified. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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