1
as in classified
to arrange or assign according to type
codify these ancient cultures according to their political structures
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as in organized
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 codified
Additionally, Congress codified more stringent controls to prevent cyberattacks in 2022, which took effect in March 2023.
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Christian Espinosa, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The Act is codified at Title 31 (Money and Finance) and is intended to stop federal agencies from spending federal dollars that aren't authorized, as well as barring them from accepting voluntary services (meaning that employees can't work for free during a shutdown).
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
The Supreme Court, in a 6-1 majority, found that the ban violated the right to privacy codified in the Montana State Constitution.
—Trans Formations Project, Them, 13 Dec. 2024
The outlet operates under the VOA Charter, codified in 1976 by President Gerald Ford, which made permanent the journalistic and editorial freedom of the news outlet.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 13 Dec. 2024
That knowledge is codified using a different medium.
—Yásnaya Elena A. Gil (tr. Ellen Jones), The Dial, 26 Nov. 2024
The city has followed sanctuary city guidelines for years, but an ordinance was never codified into law.
—Louis Casiano, Fox News, 27 Nov. 2024
Unlike a transparent tax system, where rates and exemptions are codified into law and subject to oversight, tariffs can operate in a discretionary gray zone.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
The law can be traced to as early as 1864 – before Arizona became a state – and was codified in 1901.
—CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
Christian Espinosa, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The Act is codified at Title 31 (Money and Finance) and is intended to stop federal agencies from spending federal dollars that aren't authorized, as well as barring them from accepting voluntary services (meaning that employees can't work for free during a shutdown).
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
The Supreme Court, in a 6-1 majority, found that the ban violated the right to privacy codified in the Montana State Constitution.
—Trans Formations Project, Them, 13 Dec. 2024
The outlet operates under the VOA Charter, codified in 1976 by President Gerald Ford, which made permanent the journalistic and editorial freedom of the news outlet.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 13 Dec. 2024
That knowledge is codified using a different medium.
—Yásnaya Elena A. Gil (tr. Ellen Jones), The Dial, 26 Nov. 2024
The city has followed sanctuary city guidelines for years, but an ordinance was never codified into law.
—Louis Casiano, Fox News, 27 Nov. 2024
Unlike a transparent tax system, where rates and exemptions are codified into law and subject to oversight, tariffs can operate in a discretionary gray zone.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
The law can be traced to as early as 1864 – before Arizona became a state – and was codified in 1901.
—CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for codified
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The Food and Drug Administration has classified a recall of eggs sold at Costco caused by potential salmonella contamination as the highest risk level for infection.James Powel, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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The proposition reclassifies shoplifting and other non-violent crimes as felonies, rolling back part of a 2014 law that classified these offenses, including theft under $950, as misdemeanors.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Each portion of the cannabis value chain was organized in its own section, clearly marked, and well distinguished from the others.Andrew DeAngelo, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Mount Pisgah Lutheran was first organized in 1837.Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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The setup is currently being demonstrated in the form of a prototype sleeve which incorporates a total of eight pneumatic actuators arranged in two rows of four.Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
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Transfers can be arranged through the resort.Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
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Given that the 2024 iteration has only a few days left before it’s relegated to holiday history books, grab your gloves and your hot cocoa because there’s no time like the present for a winter wonderland stroll.Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
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As dress codes continue to become more relaxed, the simple two-piece suit has been relegated for many to only a few occasions—office meetings, weddings and funerals.Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The immigration office was distinguished by a gigantic portrait of William Howard Taft, who was President of the United States at the time the play begins in 1909.Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 22 Dec. 2024
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There, two planets that are estimated to be around 5 million years old, PDS 70b and PDS 70c, can be distinguished in their envelopes.Robert Lea, Space.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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The carrots were distributed and sold under a handful of brands, including Trader Joe's, Wholesome Pantry, Cal-Organic, 365 and more.Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
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The product is distributed across Illinois, New York, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Texas, Tennessee and Georgia.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Amazon reportedly takes issues with some of those workers being categorized as employees.Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
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The Brennan Center also said most crime data is hard to interpret, due to an inconsistency with police crime data as more serious cases may be categorized under other offenses.Mike Snider, Detroit Free Press, 18 Dec. 2024
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