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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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Months ago, Peterson researched different top-10 lists of iconic jazz records to cross-check the Athenaeum collection with the records held in highest regard.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Nov. 2025
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The best travel pillows are at the top of our editors’ lists for long flights, road trips, and everything in between.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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A lot of these schools are staring at declining enrollments, so money is tight on college campuses.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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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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The permits that both companies have received to test and operate their self-driving vehicles became a contentious issue in the lead up to the listings.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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Firms listed in mainland China, including home appliance manufacturer Midea and battery-maker CATL, have launched secondary listings in Hong Kong in order to draw international investment.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Within 30 days, registrations would be required, proofs of freedom demanded, and Black residents lacking two white sponsors willing to post the $500 bond would be banished.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The findings come despite recent data showing a decline in Democratic voter registrations and a slide in the party's favorability ratings nationwide.—
Luke Fountain,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Registries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/registries. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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