Definition of registrynext
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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 The provider of domain name registry services dropped almost 5% after third quarter earnings missed the mark. — Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026 Investigators found that the facility had no operating license, lacked legal documentation concerning the placement of children and maintained no registry of those admitted, according to the affidavit. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026 The National Multiple Sclerosis Society maintains an online registry and map of care centers and MS specialists nationwide. — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 Some popular brands can still be sold The new law requires the state attorney general to maintain a registry of ENDS approved for sale in Pennsylvania. — Ana Santos Rutschman, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for registry
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Noun
  • The reliability of the government’s list became a central issue in the litigation.
    — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
  • High on the list of endangered institutions on this front is Sinai Chicago, which alone owed the state about $177 million for unpaid assessments and advance payments as of earlier this year, according to Tribune reporting.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • City leaders see the measure as a way to make housing more accessible to young families and boost declining enrollment in the Davis Joint Unified School District, which is weighing school closures.
    — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • How to tackle the district’s beleaguered finances and shrinking enrollment became a dividing line in the races.
    — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • The auction’s listing was initially thought to be a study for Duyster’s work, but after the museum contacted the auction house, researchers confirmed it as the original.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Nigeria’s state oil company NNPC could float up to a 10% stake in a Lagos initial public offering and follow it up with a secondary listing in London or New York, its CEO told Reuters.
    — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2026
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  • Chicago Board of Elections spokesperson Julie Metea said final results are delayed because of a surge of 34,000 same-day voter registrations Tuesday.
    — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Hilton centered a large portion of his campaign on affordability issues such as bringing gas down to $3 a gallon and cutting annual car registration fees to $73.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026

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“Registry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/registry. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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