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 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.
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Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 31 Dec. 2025
Kansas’ side of the truce was enforced through an executive order while Missouri lawmakers codified it in a state law that expired in August.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 29 Dec. 2025
The governor also suggested that the state could go even further and codify the order into state statute in the upcoming legislative session.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
The National Defense Authorization Act, currently under consideration by Congress, includes a provision that would codify the loophole that allows military aircraft to fly without broadcasting their location.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 15 Dec. 2025
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Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 31 Dec. 2025
Kansas’ side of the truce was enforced through an executive order while Missouri lawmakers codified it in a state law that expired in August.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 29 Dec. 2025
The governor also suggested that the state could go even further and codify the order into state statute in the upcoming legislative session.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
The National Defense Authorization Act, currently under consideration by Congress, includes a provision that would codify the loophole that allows military aircraft to fly without broadcasting their location.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 15 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for codify
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The department classifies Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger under its highest Level 4 advisory, warning Americans about issues of terrorism, crime, kidnapping, and more.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Those only include what the police classify as murders or non-negligent manslaughter.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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According to Blair, the two members on shift would often organize alternative sleeping rotas that left just one individual with a straightforward password and all the power.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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The exhibit is co-organized by the American Federation of Arts and the Rembrandt House Museum in Amsterdam.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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Joseph’s most recent work in Denver, however, happens to be some of the most impressive as the unit ranked second in total defense, third in scoring and in the top-ten against both the run and pass.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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The top three were ranked good, better, and best after the coach's signature catchphrase.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Despite his level-headedness, Mike is mightily discontent with the low-wattage gigs that are arranged for him by, of all people, his dentist (Fisher Stevens), who soon replaces that absent tooth.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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As a newcomer to composing and arranging for strings, Simon benefitted greatly by working with a group readily available for consultation and collaboration.—
Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Tarr's reputation for films tinged with misery and hard-heartedness, distinguished by black-and-white cinematography and unusually long sequences, only grew throughout the 1990s and 2000s, particularly after his 1994 film Sátántangó.—
Alina Edwards,
NPR,
6 Jan. 2026
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Hofman's photos of the Ross seal — often distinguished by its broad, dark stripes on its body and neck, as well as its large eyes — show the seal facing the camera directly, with its flippers and tail trailing behind it.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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Free for all East Side San Jose residents, folks can sign up for pick up or order home delivery, as the foundation partners with DoorDash.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Trump, by contrast, ordered the capture of a leader already under narcoterrorism indictment and framed it as a drug bust and accountability for crimes, yet his opponents denounce him as aspiring to kingship and dictatorship.—
Paul Vallas,
Twin Cities,
6 Jan. 2026
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This look wasn’t relegated to the Jesus Movement scene.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Shoes that expose even an inch of skin are usually the first to go, relegated to the back of the closet until spring.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Codify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/codify. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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