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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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In the face of difficult definition, one generates lists.—
Eugenie Brinkema,
ARTnews.com,
14 June 2026
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Restricting mail-in voting Trump has also issued an order that threatens states' control over voter lists and interferes with mail-in voting.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Backers, including Paragon, say this can help cut down on fraudulent enrollments.—
Julie Appleby,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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Simsbury residents have reacted with widespread opposition, largely based on concerns about overdevelopment, worsening traffic, a costly spike in school enrollments and unwelcome change to what traditionally has been a semi-rural town.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
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All products and listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Hannah Chubb,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Ticket Scams Fraudsters often create fake ticket websites, counterfeit tickets, and fraudulent social media listings.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
12 June 2026
Noun
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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 18 Jun. 2026.
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