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
California adopted the measure in 1949, then in 1966 Congress signed daylight saving into law, codifying our annual time shifts.
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Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2025
In the last six years, 20 states have passed bills or resolutions to codify year-round daylight saving time, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 8 Mar. 2025
Tuberville's bill would have helped set a stricter precedent and codify Trump's order with more permanence.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 7 Mar. 2025
Similar policies are codified in state and county laws.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
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Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2025
In the last six years, 20 states have passed bills or resolutions to codify year-round daylight saving time, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 8 Mar. 2025
Tuberville's bill would have helped set a stricter precedent and codify Trump's order with more permanence.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 7 Mar. 2025
Similar policies are codified in state and county laws.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for codify
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He’s produced a number of hip-hop tunes, and Billboard often classifies his work as rap.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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In order to be classified as gin, the spirit’s most prominent flavor must be piney, cool juniper.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appétit,
20 Mar. 2025
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Ortiz, one of Del Records’ artists, had been scheduled to perform at a concert organized by Pérez in the state of Aguascalientes, Mexico, when the promoter was sanctioned, FBI Special Agent Lauren Radke wrote in an affidavit filed in court.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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High school students are organizing politically in ways reminiscent of their counterparts more than 50 years ago.—
Made by History,
Time,
27 Mar. 2025
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Kansas State is averaging 79.5 points per game, which ranks 13th nationally, and is right on par with the Trojans, who average 81.6.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Iowa was ranked as high as No. 3 nationally during both the 2016 and 2021 seasons.—
Dan Gelston,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
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The institute once arranged for a Purim care package to be airdropped to a Jewish Coast Guard member 700 miles off the coast of Alaska, for example.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2025
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Every morning, the monks gathered there, arranging themselves on the long stone benches, to discuss the matters of the day.—
Amanda Petrusich,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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Most of those listed have distinguished themselves as prominent Trump critics.—
Brady Knox,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
22 Mar. 2025
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Yes, but: Friday's discussion also surfaced the challenges the SEC will face in crafting rules to govern thousands of assets with various distinguishing characteristics.—
Brady Dale,
Axios,
21 Mar. 2025
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The strikes conducted Saturday by the U.S. military against Ansar Allah targets marked the largest-scale operation ordered by Trump since beginning his second non-consecutive term in office in January.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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Some of those judges have ordered the Trump administration to put its plans on hold while legal proceedings move forward, sparking condemnations from the president's allies and threats of impeachment.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2025
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For years, there’s been a stereotype that virtual assistants (VAs) are relegated to simple tasks like scheduling meetings or responding to routine emails.—
Pranav Dalal,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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She was relegated to the cheap seats because her vote was needed to keep Johnson wedded to the gavel.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Codify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/codify. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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