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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 study, published yesterday in the Annals of Internal Medicine, used Denmark’s nationwide registry to study people born between 1997 and 2018 and followed them until the end of 2020.
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Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 15 July 2025
She’s spent countless hours volunteering at a local women’s shelter in Atlanta, Georgia and even swapped her wedding registry for a donation drive for the shelter.
—Nathan Vinson, People.com, 11 July 2025
Cancer centers are required to maintain registries of patients, including data on diagnosis, staging and treatment.
—David Talby, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
State statute also requires advance notification to school districts by those on the registry, according to the Wisconsin Department of Corrections.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 17 July 2025
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Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 15 July 2025
She’s spent countless hours volunteering at a local women’s shelter in Atlanta, Georgia and even swapped her wedding registry for a donation drive for the shelter.
—Nathan Vinson, People.com, 11 July 2025
Cancer centers are required to maintain registries of patients, including data on diagnosis, staging and treatment.
—David Talby, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
State statute also requires advance notification to school districts by those on the registry, according to the Wisconsin Department of Corrections.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for registry
Noun
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Her comments come as people debate the necessity of school supply lists as the back-to-school season rolls out.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
6 Aug. 2025
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Shields advises getting the porch ready for weekend hangs outdoors by checking a few basic tasks off of your list.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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What Happens Behind The Scenes Job seekers have been using resume auto-submit bots to blast their resumes to hundreds of openings—sometimes even before the listings go fully public.—
Tammy Homegardner,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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David Parnes, Sam Collins, and James Harris of Carolwood Estates held the listing, with Pitt repped by Carolwood’s Marci Kays and Jonathan Mogharrabi.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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No registration will be required for the open house where attendees will be able for the first time to see the building interior, including what is a far more spacious layout, modern design and state-of-the-art amenities.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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There is no fee or registration required to participate in the walk, according to the Bridge Authority.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Registry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/registry. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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