1
as in classifies
to arrange or assign according to type
codify these ancient cultures according to their political structures
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2
as in organizes
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 codifies
The reform, which formally codifies the policy into federal regulations, follows Duffy’s emergency action last September to end the issuance of non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) to truckers with unverified driving histories.
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Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
The Senate bill codifies these eligibility standards for applicants, but elaborates further on what the state will report to the federal government on non-citizens.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 5 Feb. 2026
Not one that simply codifies the status quo, as the Concert of Europe attempted to do.
—Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 18 Jan. 2026
The new law effectively codifies that change, requiring Hegseth to prohibit individuals from China, Russia, Iran and North Korea from having direct or indirect access to Defense Department cloud computing systems.
—Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 31 Dec. 2025
Bores co-sponsored the RAISE Act, which codifies safety protocols for the largest AI companies.
—Emily Wilkins,mary Catherine Wellons, CNBC, 24 Nov. 2025
While such requirements were outlined in earlier documents, the 2025 directive codifies them more rigorously across all sectors.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
The move codifies the new police department into local law in a manner that is in line with how local law enforcement agencies across Kentucky are established.
—Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
Until further congressional action, the Act codifies that taxpayers who itemize could deduct interest paid on their mortgage(s) of $750,000 or less ($375,000 if MFS).
—Heather L. Locus, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
The Senate bill codifies these eligibility standards for applicants, but elaborates further on what the state will report to the federal government on non-citizens.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 5 Feb. 2026
Not one that simply codifies the status quo, as the Concert of Europe attempted to do.
—Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 18 Jan. 2026
The new law effectively codifies that change, requiring Hegseth to prohibit individuals from China, Russia, Iran and North Korea from having direct or indirect access to Defense Department cloud computing systems.
—Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 31 Dec. 2025
Bores co-sponsored the RAISE Act, which codifies safety protocols for the largest AI companies.
—Emily Wilkins,mary Catherine Wellons, CNBC, 24 Nov. 2025
While such requirements were outlined in earlier documents, the 2025 directive codifies them more rigorously across all sectors.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
The move codifies the new police department into local law in a manner that is in line with how local law enforcement agencies across Kentucky are established.
—Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
Until further congressional action, the Act codifies that taxpayers who itemize could deduct interest paid on their mortgage(s) of $750,000 or less ($375,000 if MFS).
—Heather L. Locus, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for codifies
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Sturm has an acquaintance who classifies the bumper position as a diamond.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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While there are some differences in how HBO and Nielsen collect their viewing data, the most likely explanation lies in how Nielsen classifies the show for its streaming rankings and Heated Rivalry’s release schedule.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Jan. 2026
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What distinguishes this generation is a willingness to blend registers.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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What most distinguishes you from your opponent(s)?—
Delores Rangel,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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The idea of an in-person meeting is suggested, and several years later, Porter arranges it.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Jan. 2026
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The program has a booking agency that arranges travel, when needed, and a program consultant meets the player in his city to accompany him.—
Joe Smith,
New York Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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Robby relegates Langdon to triage for now — there’s less of a chance the two will run into each other that way.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
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Ed’s high-paying job allows (or relegates) Jess to be a stay-at-home mum, her life devoted to (and circumscribed by) her children.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
10 Dec. 2025
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The company said the brand ranks in first place in the prestige makeup category in the UK and third in the US.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Vogue,
18 Feb. 2026
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On top of her offensive production, Fudd ranks fourth nationally in defensive win shares and ninth in defensive rating.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Codifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/codifies. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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