1
as in classifying
to arrange or assign according to type
codify these ancient cultures according to their political structures
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2
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
Supporters say the language, codifying the existing voter requirement would protect the citizen voting requirement, as well as boost voter confidence and eliminate confusion, according to the Texas Legislative Council.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2025
Microsoft has shifted toward a formal three‑day on‑site baseline for employees near offices, reflecting a broader trend of codifying hybrid expectations after looser post‑pandemic flexibility.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
When a Democratic Congress responded by trying to pass a bill codifying it into law, Reagan vetoed the bill and his deregulation-fixated (but also indecency-patrolling) FCC commissioner, Mark Fowler led the commission to abolish the Fairness Doctrine.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 27 Sep. 2025
China and Vietnam signed bilateral treaties codifying their borders in 1999 and 2000.
—David C. Kang, Foreign Affairs, 19 Sep. 2025
The package of bills will include measures to ban fixing errors on ballots, known as ballot curing, and codifying rules governing the use of ballot drop boxes.
—Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Getty Images Supporters of the Executive Order argue that codifying English strengthens social cohesion and national identity.
—Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
So how much was Hollywood really capturing the teen experience versus codifying it?
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
The documents codifying their surrender were signed a few weeks later.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2025
Microsoft has shifted toward a formal three‑day on‑site baseline for employees near offices, reflecting a broader trend of codifying hybrid expectations after looser post‑pandemic flexibility.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
When a Democratic Congress responded by trying to pass a bill codifying it into law, Reagan vetoed the bill and his deregulation-fixated (but also indecency-patrolling) FCC commissioner, Mark Fowler led the commission to abolish the Fairness Doctrine.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 27 Sep. 2025
China and Vietnam signed bilateral treaties codifying their borders in 1999 and 2000.
—David C. Kang, Foreign Affairs, 19 Sep. 2025
The package of bills will include measures to ban fixing errors on ballots, known as ballot curing, and codifying rules governing the use of ballot drop boxes.
—Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Getty Images Supporters of the Executive Order argue that codifying English strengthens social cohesion and national identity.
—Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
So how much was Hollywood really capturing the teen experience versus codifying it?
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
The documents codifying their surrender were signed a few weeks later.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for codifying
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Related Stories In a nutsell, the test arranged by the cutter’s union documented that AI tools are great for organizing, classifying and summarizing.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
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Cal Fire updated Saratoga’s Fire Hazard Severity Zone map in June, classifying some southwestern portions of the city as moderate or high fire hazard zones.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
14 Oct. 2025
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Indivisible Central Indiana took the lead in organizing the Indianapolis protest while the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana, MADVoters Indiana, Women4Change Indiana, Concerned Clergy of Indianapolis and others assisted and promoted the event.—
Tony Cook,
IndyStar,
18 Oct. 2025
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Another, the Illinois Separation Referendum, has been organizing local ballot measures across rural counties.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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WalletHub factored in 30 component into their ranking such as; gas prices, annual hours in traffic per driver, auto-repair shops per capita, and car theft rate.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Minneapolis has a large number of senior centers and recreation centers, ranking eighth in the nation for the availability of those resources.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Oct. 2025
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Except for those limitations, the Army is arranging to return those eligible for demobilization as quickly as possible.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Oct. 2025
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Three years at the symphony Starting on his first day, July 27, 2020, Jones’ responsibilities included assigning parts to musicians, managing instruments, arranging production with stage crews and leading the percussion section’s performance.—
Matti Gellman,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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What, if any, are its distinguishing marks?—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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And investors have a hard time in the middle of this excitement, distinguishing between the good ideas and the bad ideas.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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Pratt grew up in the Palisades, hanging out at the beach, hiking the trails, ordering a French dip and matzo ball soup at Mort’s Deli after weekend sports competitions.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Oct. 2025
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When 4-year-old Luca Silva of Northridge, California, was practicing ordering his own food, his mom, Callie Foster, stood nearby, cheering him on.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
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Mahomes’ connections with Tyquan Thornton secured the victory, relegating New York to their first 0-3 season since 2021.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
22 Sep. 2025
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To make room, the 2025–26 campaign will promote two teams from the second tier while relegating just one through a new playoff system.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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By grouping her students according to their sign and ruling element, Prouse found a clever way to create a classroom that felt both welcoming and balanced, setting the tone for connection and community.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Microsoft Photos previously had a face-grouping feature, but that was removed earlier this year.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
13 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Codifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/codifying. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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