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 22nd Amendment codified a tradition dating back to George Washington that presidents should serve no more than two terms.
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New York Times, 29 Sep. 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
The bill would codify an executive order already in effect that prohibits physicians, clinics and hospitals from providing medications or surgeries for minors seeking gender transition.
—Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025
Unlike other cities, the registration is not codified in Charlotte ordinance, meaning the city is not legally bound to honor it.
—Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
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New York Times, 29 Sep. 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
The bill would codify an executive order already in effect that prohibits physicians, clinics and hospitals from providing medications or surgeries for minors seeking gender transition.
—Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025
Unlike other cities, the registration is not codified in Charlotte ordinance, meaning the city is not legally bound to honor it.
—Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
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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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Police and the media classified Gacy’s victims as male prostitutes and homosexuals, using that as an excuse to marginalize and blame them.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Oct. 2025
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While the schoolyard is in progress, the school’s environmental specialist and garden coordinator are getting students outside, growing plants and on field trips, while organizing curriculum with an environmental focus.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
19 Oct. 2025
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One was a 19-year-old university student from Kharkiv named Anna Kovalenko, who recently organized a series of musical and artistic gatherings called Imagination Space that drew hundreds of participants.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
19 Oct. 2025
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Leeds United find themselves in the opposite camp, ranking bottom in big-chance conversion rate after converting just three of 17 such opportunities.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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The personal finance website recently ranked the best baseball cities in America in 2025, based on team performance, ticket prices and other factors.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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There, McIlroy was seen posing for photos with several of his trophies arranged on the basalt rocks, paying tribute to a season that many consider his most meaningful of all time.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Victoria Goodwin was sentenced to prison in May for arranging the plot with a Florida inmate.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
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The natural springs have long been known as Berkeley Springs, and when the post office needed to distinguish between two Baths in Virginia—West Virginia didn’t become a state until 1863—the town decided to more formally adopt the springs’ name.—
Staff Author,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Oct. 2025
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But in a market where definitional confusion obscures risk and competitive tensions drive narratives, distinguishing signal from noise is increasingly critical and difficult.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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Be mindful of sugar intake when ordering coffee or preparing your own at home.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has ordered a nonprofit waterfowl sanctuary to kill dozens of flightless ducks and geese on its property within 30 days, citing the facility's lack of proper licensure and amenities.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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In defence, the signings of Jules Kounde and Christensen relegated Garcia to a secondary role.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Sora 2 remains at the top of the free iPhone apps chart on the Apple App Store, with ChatGPT now relegated to second place.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Codify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/codify. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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