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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
As a result, most registries are in need of more racial and ethnic health information.
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Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 30 Sep. 2025
Domain registries also play a critical role in maintaining online trust.
—Akram Atallah, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
According to one post on social media, grandma showers can sometimes include all the trappings of a traditional baby shower for the parents, including games, gifts, and even registries.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 14 Aug. 2025
Thousands of people have removed themselves from state organ donor registries since New York Times reporting on the transplant system, including more than 5,000 in California, Newsweek has learned.
—Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 30 Sep. 2025
Domain registries also play a critical role in maintaining online trust.
—Akram Atallah, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
According to one post on social media, grandma showers can sometimes include all the trappings of a traditional baby shower for the parents, including games, gifts, and even registries.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 14 Aug. 2025
Thousands of people have removed themselves from state organ donor registries since New York Times reporting on the transplant system, including more than 5,000 in California, Newsweek has learned.
—Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for registries
Noun
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The Dallas Cowboys climbed up most NFL power rankings lists following their 44-22 win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Oct. 2025
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Get moving, as the must-visit destinations lists for next year are starting to drop.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Reports are that a deal could be struck to preserve the Obamacare subsidies with changes such as higher income limits, or shutting the door for new enrollments.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
16 Oct. 2025
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Language departments have too often been the first on the chopping block, especially when enrollments dip.—
Annie K. Lamar,
Mercury News,
11 Oct. 2025
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Sure enough, on closer examination, it was confirmed that the mirror was made from Webster Sterling silver and, based on online listings and previous auction prices, is potentially worth anywhere between $75 and $200.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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The Today show airs weekdays on NBC (check local listings).—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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The California Energy Commission said registrations came to 124,755 between July and September, breaking the previous quarterly sales record of 118,776 zero-emission vehicles, or ZEVs, set in the second quarter of 2023.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Oct. 2025
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The series peeks behind the plastic countertops at the people doling out driver's licenses and car registrations, finding humor in driving tests, angry patrons and office politics.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Registries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/registries. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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