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as in list
a record of a series of items (as names or titles) usually arranged according to some system
got a copy of the couple's bridal registry from the store's computer and scanned it for items we could afford
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as in enrollment
the number of individuals registered
has the registry for the professional development seminar reached its limit yet?
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Recent Examples of registry
The city could also establish a registry of vacant storefronts to help track opportunities for new businesses.
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Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 7 Mar. 2026
This tree is listed on the Indiana Department of Natural Resources registry of big trees, viewable online.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
The order also said Delgado must place funds from a bank account in the United Arab Emirates into the court registry within 75 days.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
The hearing is meant to allow time for neighborhood groups, preservation groups, or other interested parties to possibly file applications for a building to be placed on one of the historic registries.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2026
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Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 7 Mar. 2026
This tree is listed on the Indiana Department of Natural Resources registry of big trees, viewable online.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
The order also said Delgado must place funds from a bank account in the United Arab Emirates into the court registry within 75 days.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
The hearing is meant to allow time for neighborhood groups, preservation groups, or other interested parties to possibly file applications for a building to be placed on one of the historic registries.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for registry
Noun
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Keeping a running list of today’s duties could also help everyone focus on what matters.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Joe Thornton is first and third on the list with 114 points in 2006-07 and 96 in 2007-08, respectively, and Erik Karlsson is second with 101 points in 2022-23.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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To balance the budget last year, Newsom and the Legislature halted Medi-Cal enrollment for undocumented immigrants beginning in January, and imposed a $30 premium on those already enrolled, beginning in July 2027.—
Andrew Graham
March 9,
Sacbee.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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This comes at a fiscally dire time for Broward County Public Schools, which has lost significant revenue as school enrollment declines each year.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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The order remains in place indefinitely while the case moves through the State Office of Administrative Hearings, according to the agency’s disciplinary listing.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
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Lesenyie, in the meantime, doesn’t believe that in California — where Democrats have a 20-percentage point voter registration advantage over Republicans — voters will allow two Republicans to advance while locking out Democrats from the general election.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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No registration is required to attend.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Registry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/registry. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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