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
On July 1, 2019, Congress codified many IRS Appeals principles through enactment of the Taxpayer First Act of 2019 (TFA).
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Matthew Roberts, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
According to Ruslan Suleymanov, an independent Russian analyst of Middle Eastern affairs, the new agreement will codify the current relationship between Russia and Iran but won’t represent a new step for the two countries.
—Ivan Nechepurenko, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Republican members of Congress are already attempting to codify Remain in Mexico into U.S. law.
—Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Here are some of the state senators and representatives' top 2025 issues:
Reproductive health: Georgia lawmakers could consider codifying into law the right to in vitro fertilization, House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) told reporters this past week.
—Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
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Matthew Roberts, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
According to Ruslan Suleymanov, an independent Russian analyst of Middle Eastern affairs, the new agreement will codify the current relationship between Russia and Iran but won’t represent a new step for the two countries.
—Ivan Nechepurenko, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Republican members of Congress are already attempting to codify Remain in Mexico into U.S. law.
—Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Here are some of the state senators and representatives' top 2025 issues:
Reproductive health: Georgia lawmakers could consider codifying into law the right to in vitro fertilization, House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) told reporters this past week.
—Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for codify
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Previous assessments already painted a grim picture, with a third of sharks, rays, and chimaeras classified as threatened with extinction.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Additionally, Florida case law and judicial precedents in divorce cases classify embryos as assets, subject to legal distribution.—
Andrew Rader,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Feb. 2025
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In the remote village of Kök-Tash, Kyrgyzstan, where conservative norms confine women to domestic duties, an activist organizes a women’s football tournament to challenge these patriarchal traditions.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2025
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Each set includes a small wide cube, as well as a medium wide, medium slim, and large wide cube to keep your socks and pajamas organized and separated from bulkier items like sweaters.—
Mike Arnot,
AFAR Media,
20 Feb. 2025
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Respect has been earned and appreciated at Ontario Christian (26-1), ranked No. 1 in California and on a path toward becoming the Inland Empire’s girls’ version of the Chino Hills teams from the Ball brothers’ days nearly 10 years ago.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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Factoring in players who have taken at least 100 midrange shots this season, Bridges ranks fifth at 48.4 percent.—
James L. Edwards III,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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Frame a few new photos and arrange them with meaningful keepsakes on your shelves.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2025
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This cosmic phenomenon inspired the couple to include astrological motifs throughout their wedding plans, from personalized Zodiac plates for every guest to arranging the tables to represent the sun with surrounding planets in orbit.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2025
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Many of the sharks in this area are juveniles and haven’t yet fully developed the ability to distinguish between humans and their natural prey, which includes fish, stingrays and other sharks.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
13 Feb. 2025
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Many of the sharks in this area are juveniles and fail to distinguish between humans and their prey, which includes fish, stingrays and other sharks, according to the statement.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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In the courtroom, Judge Gregory Carro ordered that Mangione remain cuffed during the hearing, citing security reasons.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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Trump previously ordered the US to declare cartels terrorist groups in a January 20 executive order, but until US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s official announcement on Thursday, none of the cartels had been specifically named.—
Max Saltman,
CNN,
22 Feb. 2025
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But catching the game on a big screen in a bar or buddy’s man cave has been relegated to the second string.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Starling Marte of the New York Mets has likely been relegated to a part-time role and the Mets tried trading him earlier this winter.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Codify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/codify. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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