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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
Domain registries also play a critical role in maintaining online trust.
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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
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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Today, Freaks and Geeks routinely shows up on critics’ lists of the best shows ever made.—
Adrienne LaFrance,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
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Gears of War having its 'Reach moment' with E-Day was only a matter of time; Doom has just received the same treatment with The Dark Ages, and lists of great video game prequels are growing larger almost every year as publishers and developers refuse to bury big money-making franchises.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These later enrollments are not included in the 11th-day numbers.—
Edward McKinnon,
Arkansas Online,
4 Sep. 2025
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These cuts, often implemented following recommendations from external consultants hired by the university, are justified by declining enrollments and a push for workforce alignment.—
Liz Doe Stone,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Chinese robotics firm Unitree is eyeing a valuation of up to 50 billion yuan ($7 billion) for its upcoming initial public offering, Reuters reported, in what would be one of the largest tech listings for the country in recent years.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The young couple met when Daniel was looking into buying an apartment and toured one of Cherry’s company's listings.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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Are the prizes a way to incentivize Orb eye-scan registrations?—
Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Bank of America reiterates Tesla as neutral Bank of America says European Tesla registrations remain disappointing.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Registries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/registries. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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