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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
That led to the identification of Johnston, who police located by checking hotel registries around the Bay Area.
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Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 13 May 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
Most of the people building divorce and breakup registries are women.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 27 Apr. 2026
These can exist at the image level, within registries, across orchestration systems, and at the host level.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Wedding registries are a key part of any nuptial planning process, but what ends up on these wishlists naturally evolves through the years.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
What’s the limiting principle of creating registries for crimes?
—Sal Rodriguez, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
The registries generate around $100 million for the government every year.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
The hearing is meant to allow time for neighborhood or preservationist 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, 26 Mar. 2026
Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 13 May 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
Most of the people building divorce and breakup registries are women.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 27 Apr. 2026
These can exist at the image level, within registries, across orchestration systems, and at the host level.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Wedding registries are a key part of any nuptial planning process, but what ends up on these wishlists naturally evolves through the years.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
What’s the limiting principle of creating registries for crimes?
—Sal Rodriguez, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
The registries generate around $100 million for the government every year.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
The hearing is meant to allow time for neighborhood or preservationist 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, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for registries
Noun
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Each year, the site’s experts release their official lists of the best beaches in the world—one of which focuses solely on the top 50 beaches in North America.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
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Chefs and pastry pros tend to look at grocery-store pints a little differently, judging everything from texture and butterfat content to ingredient lists.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
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Cutting red tape will be embraced, but a cap on international enrollments and a requirement to develop three-year baccalaureate programs will probably receive pushback.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District recently voted to close Dove and Bransford elementary schools due to a decline in enrollments, and will be consolidating schools in the upcoming school year.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 May 2026
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The firm has also had 15 exits in the region as public markets recover, including the listings of International Gemological Institute and Aadhar Housing Finance in India, as well as the exit of Japan's Alinamin Pharmaceutical.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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Their ballots are counted once the registrations have been processed.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Vehicle Services Program Director Greg Loper said his office is working to implement the 2027 tab fee decrease, as some vehicle owners pay for their registrations well in advance.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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“Registries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/registries. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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