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 passage of the McCarran Act, in 1950, fervently championed by liberals and conservatives alike, codified the government’s blacklist.
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Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
For that reason, Democrats are demanding that any compromise be codified into law, and so far, Republicans are entertaining the conversation.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 31 Jan. 2026
Expertise is unevenly distributed and often tacit rather than codified.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
However, the policy was an administrative update, not codified by statute.
—Odette Yousef, NPR, 24 Jan. 2026
Little or nothing of what DOGE did looks likely to be codified in the coming year, either.
—Yuval Levin, The Atlantic, 20 Jan. 2026
As Wikipedia’s editor ranks swelled, the site codified guidelines such as prioritizing neutrality and flagging unsupported claims for removal, Ramjohn says.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 15 Jan. 2026
The program was later codified by the Legislature.
—Dallas Morning News, 13 Jan. 2026
Kansas’ side of the truce was enforced through an executive order while Missouri lawmakers codified it in a state law that expired in August.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 29 Dec. 2025
Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
For that reason, Democrats are demanding that any compromise be codified into law, and so far, Republicans are entertaining the conversation.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 31 Jan. 2026
Expertise is unevenly distributed and often tacit rather than codified.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
However, the policy was an administrative update, not codified by statute.
—Odette Yousef, NPR, 24 Jan. 2026
Little or nothing of what DOGE did looks likely to be codified in the coming year, either.
—Yuval Levin, The Atlantic, 20 Jan. 2026
As Wikipedia’s editor ranks swelled, the site codified guidelines such as prioritizing neutrality and flagging unsupported claims for removal, Ramjohn says.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 15 Jan. 2026
The program was later codified by the Legislature.
—Dallas Morning News, 13 Jan. 2026
Kansas’ side of the truce was enforced through an executive order while Missouri lawmakers codified it in a state law that expired in August.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 29 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for codified
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Both turnpikes are currently classified as state highways, said Darian Butler, OTA engineering director.—
Barbara Hoberock,
Oklahoma Voice,
4 Feb. 2026
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When promotional media is repeatedly classified as documentary, the genre itself becomes less legible.—
Debbie Millman,
Time,
4 Feb. 2026
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On Friday, Bruce Springsteen made a surprise appearance at a concert organized by Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello in Minneapolis, an event that benefitted the families of Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti, who were both killed by federal officers last month.—
Sandra Gonzalez,
CNN Money,
2 Feb. 2026
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Today, the ceremony is organized by the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club, which also cares for the groundhog year-round.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Feb. 2026
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Netflix does not publicly release detailed viewership data, but Treviño said his special ranked among the platform’s top comedy offerings that debuted that year.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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UConn is 22-1, has won 18 in a row, is 7-0 in true road games, ranked third in the nation, and the coach is no longer lamenting a lack of killer instinct, but showing the lack of respect card.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2026
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Inside, there are three concentric circles of chairs arranged on a red carpet and, overhead, a white globe resembling a hot-air balloon.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
30 Jan. 2026
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According to some of the documents, witnesses described a system where Maxwell and Epstein arranged domestic and international travel, provided logistical support for passports, and used modeling fronts to recruit foreign nationals.—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Researchers have long assumed the bugs were mostly relegated to South Florida due to their need for particularly warm climates.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Athletic has learned that West Ham United can sack head coach Nuno Espirito Santo without paying him compensation if they’re relegated to the Championship.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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According to Sutton, federal agents are now being pushed into volatile crowd-control roles without proper training or coordination because local police have been ordered to stand down.—
Stepheny Price , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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In October, Noem ordered a video blaming Democrats for the government shutdown to be played at airports nationwide.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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Five of the bills were grouped together into one package, while the bill funding DHS was separated.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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While often grouped together in a region known as the Lowcountry, South Carolina’s coastal towns and cities each have their own unique blend of history, culture, and reasons to visit.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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In the past, Starbucks has distinguished itself from other chain stores by offering benefits atypical for hourly workers, including health benefits for part-time employees and free college tuition via a partnership with Arizona State University.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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One, distinguished by a white feather headdress, white clothing, and a white shell on his breast, was apparently a chief.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Codified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/codified. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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