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 rules are also much better codified now and the conduct of Southampton was systemic.
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Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 21 May 2026
But Congress hasn’t codified these rules into law.
—Caitlin Dickerson, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
That distinction is still a totally voluntary one to make as it has not yet been legally codified, despite the Japan Spirits & Liqueurs Makers Association’s guidelines, but major companies like Nikka and Suntory abide by them.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 14 May 2026
In April, Pittsburgh codified a policy prohibiting city collaboration with ICE.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 13 May 2026
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Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 21 May 2026
But Congress hasn’t codified these rules into law.
—Caitlin Dickerson, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
That distinction is still a totally voluntary one to make as it has not yet been legally codified, despite the Japan Spirits & Liqueurs Makers Association’s guidelines, but major companies like Nikka and Suntory abide by them.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 14 May 2026
In April, Pittsburgh codified a policy prohibiting city collaboration with ICE.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for codify
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The incident being classified as a homicide, according to Skokie police.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
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Silicone and plastic are both classified as polymers, but they are built differently at the molecular level.—
Ryan Brennan
May 22,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2026
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The novel is organized in sections that both read like stand-alone stories and work as part of a cohesive, sustained narrative.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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The hotel is notoriously a second home to the museum’s gala attendees come the first Monday in May, and can organize private or after-hours tours of the museum for guests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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As such, the Tax Foundation ranks Florida fifth on its State Tax Competitiveness Index, reflecting a competitive overall structure.—
Nicole Huyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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Across the sub-categories, the report highlights Boise, Idaho, as having the best park system for dogs, while Cincinnati scored best for playgrounds, and Boston ranked first for splash pads.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2026
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During my stay, the hotel arranged a private omakase dinner inside the residence from Nama, Aman’s Japanese restaurant that’s reserved for hotel guests and Aman Club Founders.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
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Zepbound injection pen arranged in the Brooklyn borough of New York, US, on Thursday, March 28, 2024.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
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Confidence without humility can become a failure to question AI outputs or distinguish fluency from accuracy.—
Nirit Cohen,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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Goals scored is the next distinguishing factor in the event of a tie, with Liverpool having a five-goal advantage over Bournemouth by this metric.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
24 May 2026
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One person just ordered three for the summer months since the fabric is durable and keeps its shape even after multiple washes.—
Ali Faccenda,
InStyle,
24 May 2026
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In addition to ordering Gonzalez to stay at least 100 yards away from Avery and their 7-year-old daughter, Lavender, the judge barred her from talking about the case on social media.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
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Many associate Baresi with the glory to come, but Milan were sensationally relegated in 1980 for the first time in their history after their owner and a couple of players were implicated in the Totonero betting scandal.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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In the middle of the 1988 season, the Astros traded Bailey to the Montreal Expos for utility player Casey Candaele and Bailey was relegated to the minor leagues.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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“Codify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/codify. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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