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 Through the new program, non-European Union citizens can invest a minimum of 250,000 euros (about $291,120) in a start-up listed on the national registry, Elevate Greece, across industries such as travel, real estate, defense, and financial technology. Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026 Denmark has 6 million people, universal health care and a national registry that tracks every patient. Jake Scott, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2026 The Aggravated Animal Cruelty registry is now available on the department’s website. Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 2 Jan. 2026 The registry will include the name, date of birth, conviction dates, counties of conviction and a photo of the offender. Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 1 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for registry
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Noun
  • If getting organized is high on your 2026 to-do list, starting in the kitchen can make a big impact.
    Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Plus, the SwifPlush style is freshly added to the APMA's Seal of Acceptance list.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
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  • The district will consolidate schools after seeing years of enrollment decline.
    Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Oz demanded that the Department of Human Services place a six-month freeze on enrollments in high-risk providers and confirm existing providers’ legitimacy.
    Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 13 Jan. 2026
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  • The listing closes by saying no one should approach the island without approval.
    Michael Guise, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Developers are independently deploying different assets other than cryptocurrencies to trade on the blockchain, including listings tied to the prices of stocks of major corporations like NVIDIA and Google.
    Ben Weiss, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Troopers stopped a vehicle on Interstate 96 to investigate an expired registration plate.
    Paula Wethington, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Sycamore Brewing has changed the name of its limited liability company, a state business registration filing shows.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2026

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“Registry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/registry. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.

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