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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 President Trump outlined his intention to create such a registry in executive orders issued on his first day in office. Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2025 Parents or legal guardians of teenagers subject to the registry requirements must register on their behalf. Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2025 Wedding gifts Wedding registries are shrinking to fit into cramped apartments and starter homes. Axios, 14 Feb. 2025 When in doubt, follow the instructions on the registry website and avoid the headache of wrapping the present yourself! Brooke Bobb, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for registry
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Noun
  • Add Huntington Park to the list of southeast Los Angeles County cities rocked by political corruption allegations.
    Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2025
  • Oscar nominees Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande will take the stage for a special medley of songs from their blockbuster musical Wicked, with additional performances from other artists (check out the full list here).
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The La Jolla Light presents this continuing listing of local in-person events and online activities.
    La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Job listings can be found on the company’s careers page.
    Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • In fact, Americans are increasingly disillusioned with both parties, as shown by the rise in unaffiliated voter registration.
    Jacob Hale Russell, TIME, 4 Mar. 2025
  • O’Neill told Pioneer Press the registration deadline for the event has been extended to March 10.
    Jessi Virtusio, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025

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“Registry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/registry. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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