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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
No one knows the full extent of such possible fraud and gouging; there is no formal registry.
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Thomas Elias, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
City and county officials had no such registry, so DCRC and other groups improvised, calling Ubers and Lyfts, even autonomous vehicles, to pick them up.
—Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2025
Without a registry, there was no way to look for graves — and without knowing the Hebrew alphabet, there was no way to read them.
—Shira Li Bartov, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2025
Unless all major flag registries follow Panama's lead and coordinate action, Moscow will continue to exploit loopholes to sustain its war, Romanko added.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
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Thomas Elias, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
City and county officials had no such registry, so DCRC and other groups improvised, calling Ubers and Lyfts, even autonomous vehicles, to pick them up.
—Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2025
Without a registry, there was no way to look for graves — and without knowing the Hebrew alphabet, there was no way to read them.
—Shira Li Bartov, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2025
Unless all major flag registries follow Panama's lead and coordinate action, Moscow will continue to exploit loopholes to sustain its war, Romanko added.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for registry
Noun
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With 16 goals and five assists in 32 games, Bryan Mbeumo might already be in your ‘joy to watch’ list.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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First in the list of eligible expenses Den Hartog spelled out: computer hardware, internet access, other technology.—
Audrey Dutton,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Apr. 2025
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Upon identifying the user, the detectives initiated a full investigation and uncovered multiple listings from the same seller.—
Christina Shaw,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The best professionals aren't browsing job listings.—
Avetis Antaplyan,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 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 22 Apr. 2025.
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