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 legislation attempts to codify in state law the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1999 Olmstead v L.C. decision upholding the rights of people with disabilities.
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Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 6 May 2025
Where the very meaning of gender is codified in clothing and hair — facial or flowing — as well as by fiat.
—Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Unlike other war crimes codified in the aftermath of the two world wars, the use of starvation as a weapon of armed conflict was not formally prohibited in international law until 1977.
—Boyd Van Dijk, Foreign Affairs, 30 Apr. 2025
Should Riyadh and Abu Dhabi codify limits on Chinese data-centre ownership, Washington gains leverage.
—Guney Yildiz, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 6 May 2025
Where the very meaning of gender is codified in clothing and hair — facial or flowing — as well as by fiat.
—Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Unlike other war crimes codified in the aftermath of the two world wars, the use of starvation as a weapon of armed conflict was not formally prohibited in international law until 1977.
—Boyd Van Dijk, Foreign Affairs, 30 Apr. 2025
Should Riyadh and Abu Dhabi codify limits on Chinese data-centre ownership, Washington gains leverage.
—Guney Yildiz, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for codify
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Birders and organizations such as the American Ornithological Society have always classified them as separate species.—
Elay Shech,
The Conversation,
30 May 2025
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Some would impose net neutrality requirements or classify ISPs as utilities, the filing said.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 May 2025
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The trophy parade was organized on a nationwide bank holiday, the day after Liverpool lifted the Premier League trophy following the competition’s final round of matches on Sunday.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
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The harvest was organized as a collaborative effort, with volunteers picking, sorting and packing the fruit, which was then distributed to clients of West Valley Community Services who are dealing with food insecurity.—
Vidula Aiyer,
Mercury News,
25 May 2025
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Our top deals include LED floodlights that rank high in safety, ambient string lights, hanging lanterns, versatile in-ground lights for pathways and gardens, and more.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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According to African crime research, last year, South Africa was ranked the most dangerous country on the continent, with one of the world’s highest homicide rates.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
25 May 2025
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At Emery’s request, the club arranged a warm-weather camp in Dubai during the March international break, including a couple of friendlies against local teams.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Clinics often arrange hotel stays and local transfers.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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In his book The Spirit Molecule, about the first modern study that administered DMT to humans, the psychiatrist Rick Strassman uses a TV metaphor to distinguish the drug’s effects from those of other psychoactive substances.—
Andy Greenberg,
Wired News,
22 May 2025
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With the right intelligence, firms can distinguish fraudsters from legitimate customers and still deliver great digital journeys.—
Christer Holloman,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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As part of his administration’s campaign against DEI programs, Trump has also ordered federal agencies, including FERC, to stop considering environmental justice in decision-making.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2025
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Showtime has ordered an eighth season of its drama The Chi, putting the show into rare company at the outlet.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2025
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The subtle hum of intricate mechanics, the remarkably articulate gesture of a synthetic limb, the disquieting echo of human movement – humanoid robots are no longer relegated to the realm of fiction.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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The clinic — the Coachella Valley’s only full-service fertility center and IVF lab, according to its website — had been relegated to a crime scene.—
Rebecca Plevin,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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“Codify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/codify. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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