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as in list
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 enrollment
the number of individuals registered
has the registry for the professional development seminar reached its limit yet?
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Recent Examples of registry
In 2000, nearly 35,000 foals were registered and more than $15 billion was bet on horse racing; in 2024 there were 17,200 foals and $12 billion was bet, according to the Jockey Club, which keeps the stud registry.
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Joe Drape, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Trump has created a new registry requiring millions of undocumented people—even those with pending immigration cases—to provide addresses and fingerprints while carrying proof of registration at all times.
—Kica Matos, Time, 2 May 2025
The secretary has not publicly commented on or referred to such a registry being formed and circulated.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
The company is also marketing to Florida residents who for many reasons don’t want their names on the state’s medical marijuana registry.
—Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2025
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Joe Drape, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Trump has created a new registry requiring millions of undocumented people—even those with pending immigration cases—to provide addresses and fingerprints while carrying proof of registration at all times.
—Kica Matos, Time, 2 May 2025
The secretary has not publicly commented on or referred to such a registry being formed and circulated.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
The company is also marketing to Florida residents who for many reasons don’t want their names on the state’s medical marijuana registry.
—Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for registry
Noun
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First up on Henry’s list was Tia Williams’ A Love Song for Ricki WIlde.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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Spoelstra is also already the winningest head coach in franchise history in both the regular season (787 wins) and playoffs (110 wins), passing Riley on both lists.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Event listings should be submitted at least two weeks in advance.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 May 2025
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The listing is held by David Kramer and Andrew Buss of the David Kramer Group at Compass.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
15 May 2025
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The department can also suspend or revoke a registration that already exists.—
Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
15 May 2025
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Online registration is required for both events by May 22 and can be done at www.wolflakeinitiative.org.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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“Registry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/registry. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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