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
Congress passed a bill codifying DOGE cuts that will excise $1.1 billion in federal funding for public broadcasters NPR and PBS.
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W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 18 July 2025
It was created by Congress and is codified in statute.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 24 July 2025
South Korea’s bill is part of a broader global trend toward codifying the principles embedded in the UNGPs into law.
—Ronak D. Desai, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Rescissions are the constitutional path to codify these savings, shielding the administration from legal challenges while reasserting Congress' fiscal responsibility.
—Erick Erickson, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
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W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 18 July 2025
It was created by Congress and is codified in statute.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 24 July 2025
South Korea’s bill is part of a broader global trend toward codifying the principles embedded in the UNGPs into law.
—Ronak D. Desai, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Rescissions are the constitutional path to codify these savings, shielding the administration from legal challenges while reasserting Congress' fiscal responsibility.
—Erick Erickson, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for codify
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The lockbox is fireproof and waterproof and Underwriters Laboratory (UL) classified.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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The best way to protect yourself from poor air quality is to stay indoors, especially when the Air Quality Index reaches above 101, which is classified as unhealthy for sensitive groups, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.—
Jack Albright,
jsonline.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Small enough to easily fit beneath the airplane seat in front of you, this lightweight laptop backpack is intentionally designed with three roomy pockets to keep your belongings organized and accessible, effectively streamlining the TSA process.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Aug. 2025
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This effort emerged from the activism on college campuses that produced the creation of groups such as the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), which was formed in 1960 and was known for organizing sit-ins and the Freedom Summer voter outreach project in 1964.—
Time,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Cleveland Browns quarterback ranks first among NFL rookies for merchandise sales, according to data from Fanatics that tracks sales of jerseys and other apparel from its network of sites, including NFL Shop.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Despite this, New York still ranks in the bottom-third of teams based on fielding percentage at .985, which is the same mark as in 2024.—
Tyler Small,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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As a fixer, Miguel has arranged interviews with El Mayo’s inner circle.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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Interested buyers, their representatives or brokers can arrange for special tours.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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The team took apart the malaria problem and tried something new: detect the wingbeat frequency—to distinguish it from other insects—of a female Anopheles in flight and shoot it down.—
Robert C. Wolcott,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Officials: 4 children found dead in the home Other local fire and volunteer agencies joined the effort to distinguish the fire and search for the victims, the press release stated.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
11 Aug. 2025
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Attorneys for Bedrock Healthcare argue the court's decision to order the nursing homes into receivership was hasty and unnecessary.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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After spending months cutting funds to researchers, many grants-management specialists then had to undo that work in a matter of days, after a federal judge ordered the agency to immediately reinstate hundreds of grants.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
6 Aug. 2025
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Although Lollapalooza has long booked electronic artists, they’re typically relegated to Perry’s stage, including headliners.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
3 Aug. 2025
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Unlike other streaming platforms, new Neon film releases on Hulu aren’t relegated to a specific day.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Codify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/codify. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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