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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
Beyond being a point of pride for residents, some think the registry could drive grant dollars and donations toward historical markers, monuments and a museum to Brooklyn’s past.
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Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
This year’s selections bring the number of titles in the registry to 900.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 18 Dec. 2024
In 2017, Amazon sent baby registry emails by mistake to customers who hadn’t created one, leading to confusion and frustration.
—Samuel Darwin, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
The selections bring the number of feature titles in the registry to 900.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
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Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
This year’s selections bring the number of titles in the registry to 900.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 18 Dec. 2024
In 2017, Amazon sent baby registry emails by mistake to customers who hadn’t created one, leading to confusion and frustration.
—Samuel Darwin, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
The selections bring the number of feature titles in the registry to 900.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for registry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for registry
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Watch on Deadline After the flurry of nominations announcements, next comes the inevitable lists of nomination snubs and surprises.—
Cathy Schulman,
Deadline,
25 Jan. 2025
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The fundraiser saw a long list of honorees and presenters take the stage including A Complete Unknown filmmaker James Mangold, Wicked star Cynthia Erivo, Sundance Institute’s Michelle Satter, Glenn Close, Joel Edgerton, Marielle Heller, R.J. Cutler and Tessa Thompson.—
Chris Gardner,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Jan. 2025
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Northlake covers 120 acres, according to JLL’s property listing.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Jan. 2025
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Daniel Cole | Reuters Tesla started offering discounts on new Cybertruck vehicles in its inventory this week, according to listings on the company’s website.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2025
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At one point, North Carolina's voter registration forms didn't explicitly say that a driver's license number or the last four digits of a Social Security number were needed.—
Steve Harrison,
NPR,
27 Jan. 2025
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Long the top-selling Chinese carmaker in Europe, the once-British sports-car brand has faltered recently, logging a 58% drop in registrations in November, based on data provided by Jato Dynamics, another research firm.—
Peter Chapman,
Fortune,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Registry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/registry. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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