as in suitcase
a bag carried by hand and designed to hold a traveler's clothing and personal articles
the airline allows two carry-ons per person
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1
as in to act out
to behave badly
a toddler crying and carrying on in the store
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as in to persist
to continue despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement
she bravely carried on despite the loss of her husband
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as in to operate
to look after and make decisions about
carries on a business and still manages to run the household
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Recent Examples of carry-on
Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 29 May 2026
Here are the travel essentials currently earning permanent space in my carry-on.
—Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
Zuri Primos
june 13, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
The show’s rich legacy carries on today, perhaps best exemplified through the upcoming Netflix reboot.
—Kelly Martinez, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
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Noun
Aside from the endless wait for luggage upon arrival and the risk of losing a suitcase—which can send cortisol levels skyrocketing—traveling with only carry-on luggage creates a sense of freedom.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 29 May 2026
Here are the travel essentials currently earning permanent space in my carry-on.
—Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
Verb
Their momentum carried on, ending the half with 2-0.
—Zuri Primos
june 13, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
The show’s rich legacy carries on today, perhaps best exemplified through the upcoming Netflix reboot.
—Kelly Martinez, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carry-on
Noun
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Made from a breathable cotton blend, it’s designed to look good straight out of your suitcase.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
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As the accounts amassed half a million followers, Earle seeded influencer friends Away suitcases (locked with her new products inside) and puzzle pieces that were added to an NYC digital billboard that incrementally revealed the launch.—
Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2026
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Being faced with an unavoidable conflict or having to work versus connecting (think staying in to do chores or homework versus spending time with friends) is the fast-track to acting out.—
Maressa Brown,
Parents,
18 June 2026
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The statement accused Blake of acting out of retaliation for an incident that occurred earlier in the lacrosse season.—
Ryan Canfield OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Obama's tan suit moment has persisted for his supporters as an example of unfair criticism, but nearly a decade later, the suit has become an iconic piece of fashion within itself.—
Morgan Evans,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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If stung, the department advises rinsing the area with saltwater, removing any remaining tentacle material with gloves, a plastic card or a thick towel and seeking medical attention if symptoms persist or pain increases.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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The Aman Beverly Hills, currently under construction and expected to open in 2028, will supposedly not only include a full luxe floor for plastic surgery recovery but actual operating rooms, a private garden just for patients and surgeons on call.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2026
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Every day horse carriages are operating in the park is a day the safety of New Yorkers is in jeopardy.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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In addition, referees were instructed to apply the rules regarding fouls and misconducts more strictly – a move meant to protect players and their inventiveness.—
Cesar R. Torres,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Interim manager Chad Tracy has now managed against every AL East team.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Hydrotherapy is the main draw and is especially helpful for active travelers or anyone managing chronic pain.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Santana-Mateo was booked on charges of breach of peace, engaging police in a pursuit, disobeying the direction of officer, reckless driving, failure to obey a stop sign, failure to drive right, failure to obey a traffic control signal and driving the wrong way on a one way.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
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In 2024, the agency claimed that X security staff sometimes had to pointedly disobey Musk in order to remain in compliance.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2026
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While humans still planned and supervised the mission, the operation offered a glimpse into how future battles may unfold.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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After the Los Angeles Film Critics Association anointed Brazil with a trio of awards, including Best Picture, Sheinberg relented and released a 132-minute cut supervised by Gilliam.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
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“Carry-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carry-on. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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