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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
The declaration builds support for the Global Charter for Fisheries Transparency, a set of 10 policy principles aimed at improving governance through low-cost reforms, including modernizing vessel registries and publishing fishing authorizations.
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ABC News, 17 June 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
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
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
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 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
ABC News, 17 June 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
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
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
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 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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Pageants, deans' lists, graduations or military enlistments are not accepted.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 June 2026
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As Orion's Belt and the bright stars of winter appear in the east just after an early sunset, telescopes are added to Christmas lists.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
19 June 2026
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Historically, more users, more enrollments, more clicks and more redemptions were often treated as positive signals.—
Atul Sabharwal,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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In December 2025, the district 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,
18 June 2026
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The company says travelers can lose thousands of dollars to fake listings during high-demand events.—
Amaia Gavica,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
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On the homeownership side, roughly half of all listings were affordable in 2019 for a moderate-income household earning about $75,000.—
Cory Smith,
Baltimore Sun,
22 June 2026
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Vishnevski had no such registrations, according to court filings.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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SUVs and pickups make up the majority of new registrations, but the shift hasn’t fully percolated through the state’s fleet because Americans tend to hold on to their vehicles for more than a decade.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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“Registries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/registries. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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