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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 city identified 150 existing STRs through its registry process, and applications for new STRs will be processed when the total STRs drop below the 129 maximum, according to a council agenda report.
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Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
In 2023, Leonard petitioned the court for removal from the registry, and his registration requirement was terminated in October 2024.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026
The registry, available for free, allows people to opt out of telemarketing calls and report violations to the Federal Trade Commission.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Participants were then followed for about 25 years through national health registries, with dementia diagnoses tracked up to 2023.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
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Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
In 2023, Leonard petitioned the court for removal from the registry, and his registration requirement was terminated in October 2024.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026
The registry, available for free, allows people to opt out of telemarketing calls and report violations to the Federal Trade Commission.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Participants were then followed for about 25 years through national health registries, with dementia diagnoses tracked up to 2023.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for registry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for registry
Noun
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But the aesthetic alone isn’t why the Grey, the restaurant housed there, routinely ranks on lists of the city’s best places to dine.—
Adam Kuehl,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Prior to showing the video, Zamani read out a list of musicians, artists, filmmakers and actors confirmed as having been killed in the crackdown as well as another half dozen arts and culture professionals who have been detained, requesting that that the audience applaud each of the names.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
19 Feb. 2026
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The game was scheduled a year earlier when Geneva officials learned declining enrollment would drop the school to Class 3A and figured the two neighbors would be in the same sectional.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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Different strategies Parents are typically asked to sign paperwork at enrollment granting consent for the schools to give their kids laptops.—
Tyler Kingkade,
NBC news,
16 Feb. 2026
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The $75 million listing is held by Leslie Garfield.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
13 Feb. 2026
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An unprecedented wave of Chinese AI listings has also unfolded in Hong Kong.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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No registration is required to attend.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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The civil rights leader hoped to engage more African Americans with politics, pushing for higher voter registration rates across the country and heightened representation.—
Olivia-Anne Cleary,
Time,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Registry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/registry. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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