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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 of the people building divorce and breakup registries are women.
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Devika Rao, TheWeek, 27 Apr. 2026
These can exist at the image level, within registries, across orchestration systems, and at the host level.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Wedding registries are a key part of any nuptial planning process, but what ends up on these wishlists naturally evolves through the years.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
What’s the limiting principle of creating registries for crimes?
—Sal Rodriguez, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
The registries generate around $100 million for the government every year.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
The hearing is meant to allow time for neighborhood or preservationist groups or other interested parties to possibly file applications for a building to be placed on one of the historic registries.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
If medical device users were instead automatically enrolled during a doctor’s visit, or if landlords were required to notify new tenants of these registries, those steps could help reach more people.
—Katherine Asmussen, The Conversation, 18 Mar. 2026
With donor registries largely managed at the state level and no unified federal reporting requirement for removals, comprehensive national data on revocations is elusive.
—Dr. Céline Gounder, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
Devika Rao, TheWeek, 27 Apr. 2026
These can exist at the image level, within registries, across orchestration systems, and at the host level.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Wedding registries are a key part of any nuptial planning process, but what ends up on these wishlists naturally evolves through the years.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
What’s the limiting principle of creating registries for crimes?
—Sal Rodriguez, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
The registries generate around $100 million for the government every year.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
The hearing is meant to allow time for neighborhood or preservationist groups or other interested parties to possibly file applications for a building to be placed on one of the historic registries.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
If medical device users were instead automatically enrolled during a doctor’s visit, or if landlords were required to notify new tenants of these registries, those steps could help reach more people.
—Katherine Asmussen, The Conversation, 18 Mar. 2026
With donor registries largely managed at the state level and no unified federal reporting requirement for removals, comprehensive national data on revocations is elusive.
—Dr. Céline Gounder, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for registries
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After gaining national attention in leading UConn to nine wins and a second consecutive bowl berth, Fagnano began appearing on draft analysts’ lists as a late-round pick, or undrafted free agent.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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Placement on the two entity lists severely restricted Daqo New Energy’s ability to sell its goods to Americans.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Apr. 2026
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The complex would add about 50 new enrollments at the schools, costing taxpayers roughly $548,000 a year, the report said.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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In response, Newsom and legislators backtracked, freezing enrollments.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2026
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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That was nearly six times the amount raised and three times the number of new listings in the same period last year, KPMG said.—
Justina Lee,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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The office also handles business registrations, oversees the state archives and runs a potpourri of other state programs, like commissioning notaries public and maintaining a registry for advance care directives.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Group registrations for families and companies are also expected to open soon, according to the school.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Registries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/registries. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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