registries

noun

plural of registry
1
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
2
as in enrollments
the number of individuals registered has the registry for the professional development seminar reached its limit yet?

Synonyms & Similar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of registries Federated trust frameworks, certificate authorities, verifiable credentials and industry registries are candidates. — Dr. Aditya Vikram Kashyap, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Because most of the unredacted logs listed only the officers’ initials, reporters spent weeks scouring agencies’ websites, city staff directories, statewide badge registries and news articles to reveal the officers’ identities. — Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 There are registries for weddings and babies, moments when people generally know what to buy and how to participate. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 24 Aug. 2026 This includes cash transfers, currency swaps and shipping registries, the president said. — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026 The Call Her Daddy host, who is pregnant with her first child, has been clearing out other expectant moms' baby registries on social media. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2026 While doing some parenting research online, the soon-to-be mom came across one of her followers’ registries, which inspired her to start clearing registries and kick off the partnership idea. — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026 Official sources include sanctions lists, court decisions, regulatory notices, registries and public filings. — Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026 Until April 2026, Japan did not have any joint custody system in place; prior that change, children could not be listed on two family registries at once. — Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for registries
  1. lists
  2. enrollments
  3. listings
  4. registrations
Noun
  • Maintaining voter lists is the responsibility of states, not the federal government, as the Constitution dictates that states control elections.
    — Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026
  • In their marathon 10-hour meeting Tuesday, the commissioners voted along party lines to approve 29% fewer Election Day and 6% fewer early voting centers compared to the November 2022 lists.
    — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of lists
Noun
  • The new opinion only applies proactively, not to past enrollments in TANF and SSI.
    — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Homestead, a lower cost-of-living outpost that has lured residents south, saw gains in many area school enrollments over the last 14 years.
    — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of enrollments
Noun
  • Yes, features a full-service spa All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
  • That move was designed to curb the practice of hiding listings, since sellers likely wouldn’t want to lose the option of listing on Zillow if brokers can’t find a buyer.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of listings
Noun
  • Businesses optimize websites, advertisements and landing pages to encourage purchases, registrations or inquiries as quickly as possible.
    — Ramesh Tambe, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Ballard gave a light jab to Bayh by mentioning that companies often use law firms to lessen how much personal information is disclosed in business registrations.
    — Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of registrations

Browse Nearby Words

registrations
registries
registry
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Registries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/registries. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

Listen to the pronunciation of apiary

See Definitions and Examples »

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

A List of Most Commonly Confused Words

Why do we use apostrophes to show possession?

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

The Longest Long Words List

Stay Woke

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Words of the Week - Sept. 4
See More

Popular

See More

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

The Longest Long Words List

Stay Woke
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
anagrams on a chalk board
Word Builder Quiz Vol. 2 Pick the letter that when added to a word will ma...
See All