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 raise hell
to behave badly
a toddler crying and carrying on in the store
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2
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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3
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
David Moin, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
The agency prohibits liquid, gel, aerosol, cream and paste containers over 3.4 ounces – 100 milliliters – each in carry-on luggage.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 23 June 2025
Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2025
In many ways, the museum is carrying on that mission.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 20 June 2025
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Noun
In addition, a lightweight series comprising a trunk, front pocket carry-on and expandable carry-on will be available for purchase at the end of July.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
The agency prohibits liquid, gel, aerosol, cream and paste containers over 3.4 ounces – 100 milliliters – each in carry-on luggage.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 23 June 2025
Verb
Silver, either unaware or interested in the heckle, carried on without a response.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2025
In many ways, the museum is carrying on that mission.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carry-on
Noun
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Durable Travel Luggage For Every Road Trip Style Family road trips become more organized when everyone can quickly identify their own suitcases.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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The stars of the show are the workers who haul out the jet skis and clean the bathrooms and unpack your suitcase.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2025
Verb
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Despite various avenues of communication and the increasingly digital process of creating denim, a gap persists between designers and the people executing their designs.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
1 July 2025
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While doubts about the success of attacks against Iran’s nuclear capabilities persist, and confusion about the feasibility of Iran’s nuclear ambitions endures, there is less doubt about the results for Iran’s patrons and neighbors.—
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Verb
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His influence on Chelsea’s sequences of possession is almost entirely focused on the left ‘pocket’ or half-space, operating alongside Cole Palmer as one of two advanced creators in a ‘box’ midfield.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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This lack of real-time integration gives insider threats the space to operate undetected, eroding an enterprise’s ability to respond effectively.—
Muhi S. Majzoub,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Verb
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Comments Midway through season 6 of Boy Meets World, Rider Strong recalls feeling tired of acting out dramatic storylines for his character Shawn Hunter.—
Daysia Tolentino,
EW.com,
21 June 2025
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Hoyer could be acting out of self-preservation at the deadline of what might be his final shot in Chicago.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2025
Verb
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How To Get Rid Of Cucumber Beetles Follow these strategies from Khan and Day for managing these beetles in your garden: Use row covers.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
23 June 2025
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Your doctor may also run tests to look for an underlying condition like PCOS, a thyroid abnormality, or endometriosis that may need to be treated or managed with, potentially, medications or surgery.—
Julia Ries,
SELF,
23 June 2025
Verb
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All of it is medically supervised and adjusted throughout the stay.—
Nel-Olivia Waga,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Each student had a spiritual director, and Prevost chose Sister Lyn Osiek, who also supervised his theological-reflection class.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Thousands of people were arrested by the LAPD and other agencies for failure to disperse, disobeying a lawful order and other minor offenses following the 2020 murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, but both the Los Angeles city attorney’s office and former Dist.—
Salvador Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2025
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Federal judges ruled Thursday that Alabama intentionally discriminated against Black residents when the state disobeyed court orders to draw a second Black-majority congressional district.—
Cheyanne M. Daniels,
The Hill,
9 May 2025
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Black joined the Checkers as vice president in September 2006 and was promoted to chief operating officer in 2008, when she was tasked with overseeing the day-to-day business operations.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2025
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Funding Changes Republicans on the Senate Agriculture Committee, which oversees the program, are proposing to shift more of the financial burden for the food stamps program onto states.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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“Carry-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carry-on. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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