1
as in to classify
to arrange or assign according to type
codify these ancient cultures according to their political structures
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2
as in to organize
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 codify
Some want to see basic protections for contraception and in-vitro fertilization treatments codified into law, or more authority given to physicians to care for women with unviable pregnancies.
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Melissa Brown, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
This is an effort to codify and be consistent with the U.S. Supreme Court's 2023 decision in Students for Fair Admissions Inc. v. President & Fellows of Harvard College, which outlawed race-conscious admissions practices, Jeter explained.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
While the denaturalization process and requirements are codified into law, immigration attorney Rosanna Berardi says the memo changes how aggressively the Department of Justice plans to pursue these cases.
—Armando Garcia, ABC News, 1 July 2025
Lombardo’s veto comes as Republicans usher in a sweeping push to codify stricter identification requirements for voters.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 13 June 2025
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Melissa Brown, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
This is an effort to codify and be consistent with the U.S. Supreme Court's 2023 decision in Students for Fair Admissions Inc. v. President & Fellows of Harvard College, which outlawed race-conscious admissions practices, Jeter explained.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
While the denaturalization process and requirements are codified into law, immigration attorney Rosanna Berardi says the memo changes how aggressively the Department of Justice plans to pursue these cases.
—Armando Garcia, ABC News, 1 July 2025
Lombardo’s veto comes as Republicans usher in a sweeping push to codify stricter identification requirements for voters.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for codify
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The information, classified as secret, pertained to military targets and Russian military capabilities, according to the plea agreement.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 July 2025
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While their exact design and capabilities are classified, Keyhole satellites are believed to provide the sharpest images of any spy satellite in orbit.—
Robert Pearlman,
ArsTechnica,
11 July 2025
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Cort was also the senior class vice president, active with the volleyball and tennis teams and helped organize other school events.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
14 July 2025
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The local hospitality workers’ union, Unite Here Local 49, had organized residents of the two apartment complexes that have opened in the Railyards over the past year — The A.J. and The Wong Center.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
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Jack Draper: Second Round Stunner Draper entered Wimbledon ranked No. 4, the highest of a British player since Andy Murray.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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LendingTree, the personal finance site, ranked the 100 largest metropolitan areas on five metrics of financial health, focusing on the ideal of living within one's means.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
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Horowitz spent decades arranging for Sondheim’s archives to come to the Library of Congress.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
13 July 2025
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The controversy comes at a time the United States is trying to arrange a ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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The returning echoes are instantly analyzed by onboard AI to distinguish between debris, rocks, and soft tissue which would likely indicate a human body.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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Goleman’s work popularized the idea that a high EQ could distinguish great leaders from merely smart ones.—
Ted Ladd,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Fans can order custom looks — and tiny accessories to match — at their local David's Bridal store by making an appointment with the alterations team, according to a press release.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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For a low-calorie, sugar-free option, order a Caffè Misto with 2% milk or a non-dairy milk, like coconut or almond milk.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
15 July 2025
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For example: The strike on Iran demonstrated America’s unique global military reach and its ability, together with Israel, to reshape the Middle East while relegating Russia and China — nominally Iran’s allies — to the sidelines.—
Hal Brands,
Twin Cities,
13 July 2025
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Crypto policy is increasingly, if not at the center, no longer being relegated to the fringes of U.S. policy conversations, and stablecoins specifically are being embraced by institutions across the board.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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“Codify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/codify. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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