registries

plural of registry
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as in lists
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 enrollments
the number of individuals registered has the registry for the professional development seminar reached its limit yet?

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Recent Examples of registries Lenox is the kind of brand that shows up in estate sales and wedding registries in equal measure, which is exactly the point. Angela Tafoya, Architectural Digest, 23 June 2026 Diplomatically, states can push flag states to create online, verifiable flag registries. Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 In the normal course of performing day-to-day activities, these assistants and agents routinely pull code and other resources from repositories and registries. Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 8 July 2026 That led to the identification of Johnston, who police located by checking hotel registries around the Bay Area. Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 13 May 2026 Governments relied on financial infrastructure – bank messaging systems, insurance markets, shipping registries and port access rules – to restrict trade without physically stopping ships. John Calabrese, The Conversation, 6 July 2026 Independent online registries documenting up to 40,000 people missing far surpass the official government account. ABC News, 26 June 2026 These tankers and freighters attempt to avoid detection through a variety of methods, ranging from repeatedly reflagging vessels under different national registries to physically disguising them like something out of Master and Commander. David Szondy may 12, New Atlas, 12 May 2026 Some applicants reportedly relied on genealogy websites such as Ancestry or FamilySearch, while others submitted archival records rather than documents issued by provincial vital statistics offices or civil registries, CIC News reported. Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 16 June 2026
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Noun
  • The law also directs the FDA to publish lists of naturally occurring cannabinoids, THC-class cannabinoids, and cannabinoids with similar effects—adding another layer of uncertainty for businesses.
    Peter Su, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • Comprehensive lists of both land and water trails can be found on the National Park Service's website.
    Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Noun
  • This would mean millions more enrollments in programs like SNAP for food assistance or for disability benefits, weighing significantly on the government’s spending needs.
    Tristan Bove, Fortune, 2 July 2026
  • Medicaid, a joint state and federal health insurance program, provides coverage to millions of kids, pregnant women, seniors and people with disabilities in Florida, including in Miami-Dade and Broward, home of the highest enrollments in the state.
    Michelle Marchante June 24, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • But the owners were dragging their feet, which afforded David time to browse listings for homes for sale in the country, amid cornfields, red barns and silos.
    Dawn M. Turner, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • The leading labs are also preparing for stock market listings, and settling the question of the government's role before their shares trade would remove a major overhang for prospective investors.
    James Broughel, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
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  • The singer has among the most extensive trademark portfolios in the entertainment industry, with more than 170 active or pending registrations spanning names, phrases and commercial designations.
    Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026
  • Under the new regulation, wage level IV registrations go into the selection pool 4 times, level III 3 times, level II 2 times, and level I 1 time.
    Lorraine D'Alessio, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

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“Registries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/registries. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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