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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
During a hearing considering the bill, Amato said that being added to the registry would be voluntary.
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Elaine Mallon, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Feb. 2025
Find summer baby essentials from baby carriers to pop-up tents that are perfect to add to your Amazon baby registry.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 7 Feb. 2025
In the state-specific breakout of the FTC's 2024 data book, Missouri's active registrations for the DNC registry by fiscal year have increased over the past four years, from just under 4.2 million people in 2020 to over 4.6 million in 2024.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
Immigration advocates are calling for stronger protections under the Trust Act in response to President Donald Trump’s plans for mass deportations of undocumented immigrants and the creation of a registry requiring those immigrants to self-register or could face prosecution.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 6 Mar. 2025
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Elaine Mallon, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Feb. 2025
Find summer baby essentials from baby carriers to pop-up tents that are perfect to add to your Amazon baby registry.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 7 Feb. 2025
In the state-specific breakout of the FTC's 2024 data book, Missouri's active registrations for the DNC registry by fiscal year have increased over the past four years, from just under 4.2 million people in 2020 to over 4.6 million in 2024.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
Immigration advocates are calling for stronger protections under the Trust Act in response to President Donald Trump’s plans for mass deportations of undocumented immigrants and the creation of a registry requiring those immigrants to self-register or could face prosecution.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for registry
Noun
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The Bengal Chapter have made it to the Netflix top 10 lists.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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That’s the last thing on (customers’) list because that’s a luxury.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2025
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Check your local listings, watch full episodes here, or listen to the weekly podcast here.—
The Editors,
The Atlantic,
29 Mar. 2025
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New listings of homes for sale were up 7.5 percent year-over-year in February, the biggest increase so far this year.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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Trump has roiled relations with Canada with a fusillade of tariff threats, new registration requirements to enter the U.S. and rhetoric about turning the longtime northern ally into America’s 51st state.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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With the Stormers’ large fan base, the potential to raise awareness about blood disorders extends well beyond the borders of the Western Cape. DKMS Africa aims to increase donor registration, particularly among diverse communities, where finding a genetic match can be more challenging.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Registry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/registry. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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