CODES Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

codes 1 of 2

noun

plural of code

as in laws

a collection or system of rules of conduct Hammurabi was an ancient king of Babylon with a famous code of laws the tax code

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codes

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verb

present tense third-person singular of code

as in encodes

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Recent Examples of codes

Noun

The development of a fully-fledged quantum computer could, in theory, break the digital signature codes that protect bitcoin wallets, with recent research suggesting almost 7 million bitcoin worth nearly $500 billion is at risk. — Billy Bambrough, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 The chain has had several million-drink giveaways this year after sharing promo codes on its social media. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026 Those rules – codes, covenants and restrictions, known collectively as CCRs – are often created by developers, who initially control the HOA. — Daniel Kramer, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026 Fly for Less Maximize your travel budget with the latest ITA Airways promo codes, flight deals, and cashback offers for August 2026. — Preeti Shivani, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026 All day long, people scan each other’s QR codes to swap cash on such digital-payment systems as WeChat and Alipay, feeding the algorithms an ever more intricate portrait of their movements and preferences. — Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026 Those codes will allow Optio to retrieve learning information and continue earlier conversations without relying on a student's name. — Jesse Watson, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026 This legally unlocks the vehicle’s central gateway, giving mechanics immediate authorization to write data and clear service codes. — New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2026 Though South Florida abides by strict statewide building codes to protect against wind and flooding, Lejeune is concerned that no new construction has been tested by destructive storms. — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for codes

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Those who favor stricter immigration laws see the swift hearings as a course-correction for a longstanding problem.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
Yes and no, because Ray still has to work within the limits of certain laws and rules.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2026

Definition of laws

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This means private landowners may have more success challenging condemnation actions under their state constitutions than in federal court.

— Aaron Walayat, The Conversation, 16 July 2026
The obligations can be established through national constitutions, state constitutions, laws, and treaties.

— Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026