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
The Gilded Age led to antitrust laws; the Great Depression spurred Social Security and codified the legal right to organize.
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Sarita Gupta, Time, 2 June 2026
The game was not yet codified, and teachers let students organize games without interfering in their play.
—Thomas Adam, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
After Oregon passed a citizens' initiative to legalize medical aid in dying in 1994, there have been several attempts to codify the practice in Michigan.
—CBS News, 28 May 2026
The bill looks to protect the NCAA from antitrust litigation, while also codifying rules around the transfer portal, NIL payments through third parties and also an option for all conferences to pool their media rights.
—Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
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Sarita Gupta, Time, 2 June 2026
The game was not yet codified, and teachers let students organize games without interfering in their play.
—Thomas Adam, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
After Oregon passed a citizens' initiative to legalize medical aid in dying in 1994, there have been several attempts to codify the practice in Michigan.
—CBS News, 28 May 2026
The bill looks to protect the NCAA from antitrust litigation, while also codifying rules around the transfer portal, NIL payments through third parties and also an option for all conferences to pool their media rights.
—Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for codify
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Those with motors of a certain size are legally classified as mopeds or motorcycles and cannot legally be ridden by anyone younger than age 16.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Most of the people at Moshannon Valley Processing Center in Central Pennsylvania don't have a criminal record and are classified as low-security detainees, said Deluzio, who lives in Fox Chapel and represents parts of Allegheny County and all of Beaver County.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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In her 2008 work Mirror Play, San Francisco Poets Theatre Beloved’s Carla Harryman employs a field of speakers as an engine for organizing meaning between interior perception and exterior reality.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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The organizing body is the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), in association with the Taipei Computer Association (TCA).—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
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The Lebanese army said several of its soldiers, including a high-ranking officer, were killed in an Israeli strike.—
Dalia Abdelwahab,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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As chair and then ranking Republican on the Senate Finance Committee, Packwood was a master of cutting deals and forging compromises needed to pass tax legislation through Congress.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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Police in Las Vegas arranged for him to be arrested and then extradited to California, Clark said.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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Nearby, the Rum Vault is a small room stashed with bottles and bottles of the spirit, arranged like a library according to the producing region.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Evette has seen a noticeable boost in polling since the May 29 endorsement, which appears to have distinguished her from the rest of the herd.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Ortega has worked to elevate Zara’s brand beyond fast fashion, through a series of creative collaborations and a stronger focus on design, helping the group distinguish itself from a growing wave of fast-fashion competitors.—
Sam Birchall,
Fortune,
8 June 2026
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Guests can also order customized barrel heads, or lids, to take home.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Under pressure from the officer on the phone, Sandra, her fiancé, and other employees at the establishment are ordered to put Becky through a series of increasingly exploitative and humiliating experiences — all in the name of upholding the law.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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Carolina has used a relatively strict two-man rotation at the position under head coach Dave Canales, so Etienne is going to need to carve out a role on offense in specific packages or be relegated to return duties, similar to his rookie season.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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Then came an unexpected January benching for Clarkson, who was relegated to the bench as Brown opted for Landry Shamet to fill in those minutes.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
3 June 2026
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“Codify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/codify. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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