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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But that would also assume that the institutions organize under some umbrella akin to MLB or the NFL, because now there is really no single entity on the institution side with which to bargain.—
Seth Emerson,
The Athletic,
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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Those returns would rank as the best post-pandemic stretch (2024 wound up at $8.7 billion, while 2023 reached $9.04 billion) though still down from before times, when North American ticket sales regularly climbed to $10.5 billion to $11 billion.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2025
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In a recent Lending Tree study on state toll costs, Indiana ranks 22nd, not far behind Illinois at 17th.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
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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The Tesla and SpaceX CEO, distinguished as the richest person in the world, has been especially controversial since Trump's inauguration.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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The war in Gaza has resulted in more than 48,000 Palestinian deaths, according to the Gaza Health Ministry, which does not distinguish between civilians and combatants.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Most recently, the state ordered Kingda Ka shuttered in 2023 after its launch cable snapped.—
Mike Davis,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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In theaters now Showtimes Suits LA Suits experienced the Netflix bump two years ago, so naturally, a spinoff was ordered.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
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 4 Mar. 2025.
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