CODIFYING Synonyms: 92 Similar and Opposite Words

codifying

verb

present participle of codify

as in classifying

to arrange or assign according to type codify these ancient cultures according to their political structures

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as in organizing

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 codifying Congress is considering codifying a similar provision into law. — Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 22 June 2026 Following the deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good at the hands of federal agents in Minnesota earlier this year, Democrats sought to block additional funding for ICE and Border Patrol—at least not without codifying reforms to immigration enforcement. — Chad De Guzman, Time, 10 June 2026 So this was codifying the idea that the federal government would never pay any claims of Confederate debt in the future. — David Frum, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026 Abarca said that besides just codifying some of these issues, the ordinance shows the Legislature is listening to inmates and their families, particularly those who are in pre-trial detention who have not been convicted of a crime. — Ben Wheeler june 4, Kansas City Star, 4 June 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 For 2 years after its initial rollout, Google updated the Panda algorithm on a month-by-month basis in an attempt to address the problematic issue of codifying a site’s quality. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 May 2026 Palau has gone furthest in codifying it. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026 The document, a person familiar with discussions about the new rules said, is aimed at further codifying rules that limit temporary construction on the Promenade to official partners of the World Economic Forum — primarily large global companies that pay up to seven figures for the relationship. — Ben Smith, semafor.com, 7 May 2026

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The legislation, which Gribbin advocated for, authorizes the warnings by classifying a shark attack as an event for which an emergency alert can be issued.

— Kim Chandler, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
He is credited as the first and most significant contributor to South Florida archaeology of the time, classifying materials, recording 49 sites across Miami-Dade and making the first outline of a chronology of indigenous habitation.

— Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026

Definition of classifying

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Across villages in Punjab, Sikh organizations, local activists and residents have begun organizing community screenings using copies that have circulated online.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
One of the oldest adages in organizing is that the action is in the reaction.

— Mike Gecan, New York Daily News, 10 July 2026

Definition of organizing

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No two suburbs are alike, but several cities in this ranking share some features in common, like proximity to water and higher education.

— Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 4 July 2026
So, that was a huge unlock for me in terms of just making the work sustainable, which is where the different series, like Botched, What’s in the Fridge, and the ranking content originated from.

— Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of ranking

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All these plans acknowledge the experience gap, namely that training without arranging relevant work experience is often futile.

— Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Among DeJohn’s hobbies were flower arranging, collecting anything blue and white, gardening, and decorating.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 2 July 2026

Definition of arranging

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Within the past year or two, Microsoft made this chip distinction the distinguishing trait between consumer and business Surface models.

— Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026
The right to support and elect candidates for political office is a distinguishing feature of democracy.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 8 July 2026

Definition of distinguishing

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Insider tip If a full villa is not in the cards, look at one of the mid-tier suites and then lean heavily into in-room dining; ordering an omakase-style spread plus cocktails to your room is one of the most fun ways to use this hotel.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
Summer House Canada follows Hayu earlier ordering its first original series, The Real Housewives of London, which was recently renewed for a second season.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 9 July 2026

Definition of ordering

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Perhaps its most red card-worthy offense was relegating Kuno Becker’s charismatic lead — the series’ only mainstay — to bit part, focusing instead on two new England internationals without an ounce of personality.

— Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 26 June 2026
The new format will be familiar to fans of other sports like soccer, where some leagues feature differentiated divisions that promote and retain the best performing teams, while relegating those who don’t perform as well to lower circuits.

— Dominic Chu, CNBC, 23 June 2026

Definition of relegating

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But researchers like me are tackling the problem by studying mixtures that reflect real-world exposures and grouping chemicals with similar biological effects.

— Brad Reisfeld, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
Unlike standalone projects developed individually, Lightshift is grouping the installations into a larger portfolio.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 June 2026

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