registries

plural of registry
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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 Most multi-institutional registries, most claims databases at scale and most cross-institutional research datasets were often difficult or impractical to use in regulatory submissions at scale. David Talby, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Until April 2026, Japan did not have any joint custody system in place; prior that change, children could not be listed on two family registries at once. Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2026 Parents are embracing gift cards and practical support Rather than filling registries with products alone, more parents are asking for gift cards, cash funds and services that can help after the baby arrives. Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 22 July 2026 Independent online registries created by volunteers and relatives contain between 43,000 and 51,000 names, reflecting the enormous uncertainty that continues to surround the disaster. Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026 In the normal course of performing day-to-day activities, these assistants and agents routinely pull code and other resources from repositories and registries. Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 8 July 2026 Governments relied on financial infrastructure – bank messaging systems, insurance markets, shipping registries and port access rules – to restrict trade without physically stopping ships. John Calabrese, The Conversation, 6 July 2026 Independent online registries documenting up to 40,000 people missing far surpass the official government account. ABC News, 26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for registries
Noun
  • On its website, for example, Shook Research lists 12 rankings of wealth advisers and management teams in partnership with Forbes.
    Laurie Kellman, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Showrunners staff from lists, agents build those lists from recognition and a name that has never appeared on one is a name that has to be argued and fought for in every room.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • By comparison, Duran said that about 80% of enrollments had automatically renewed under federal pandemic-era rules, but that figure was cut in half as those protections began to expire.
    Mark Kreidler, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026
  • London has also seen a sharp drop in student enrollments, causing more school closures and funding cuts.
    Tasneem Nashrulla, semafor.com, 29 July 2026
Noun
  • Suddenly, listings could reach far beyond the local neighborhood, nudging open the door to what had long been a niche corner of second-hand shopping.
    Zoey Goto, Architectural Digest, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The Miami metro area has a significant shortage of affordable listings for many of those looking to buy houses.
    Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The California Department of Pesticide Regulation announced Monday that the pesticide paraquat-dichloride is being phased out, as all the pesticide’s manufacturers have voluntarily cancelled their product registrations in the state.
    Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Buc-ee's has used its marks for four decades and holds federal registrations.
    Roger Dooley, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

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“Registries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/registries. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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