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noun

ˈker-ē-ˌȯn How to pronounce carry-on (audio)
Definition of carry-onnext
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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verb

1
as in to act out
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
Noun
For now, the team hopes to work with scientists designing lunar science instruments to physically fit into RoboBall’s carry-on luggage-sized interior, while also fitting in with how RoboBall operates. — IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2026 Shoes have a reputation for being clunky and not ideal for packing, but these lightweight, flexible flats can be stashed in a carry-on or weekender bag with no trouble. — Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
Verb
Twenty years after The Black Parade, My Chemical Romance have carried on with the album all the way to the top of the Billboard 200 chart. — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2026 At the same time, the city has been marked with a recent burst of violence as some criticize Quiroz for failing to carry on her partner’s fight against crime. — Megan Janetsky, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for carry-on
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carry-on
  1. suitcase
  2. act out
  3. persist
  4. operate
  5. misconduct
  6. manage
  7. disobey
  8. supervise
Noun
  • In her suitcase, rich caramel, chocolate brown, and burgundy velour get broken up by black and white staples and small glints of silver.
    — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 6 Nov. 2026
  • On June 11, CCTV cameras captured him leaving the Campo de’ Fiori area with a large dark rolling suitcase, which investigators never found.
    — Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of suitcase
Verb
  • Jenn asks Ryan if Dominic acting out at school has anything to do with her divorce.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
  • This is vital, as sleepers might otherwise act out their dreams and harm themselves or others.
    — RJ Mackenzie, Popular Science, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of act out
Verb
  • Those problems persisted, even though the Tigers converted 2 out of their 3 red-zone trips.
    — PJ Green November 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2026
  • But the Benton case revealed that the same toxic climate of harassment that existed under Madigan had persisted under Welch, with politics taking priority over compassion for victims.
    — Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of persist
Verb
  • The complication is that about 95% of the world’s 46,000 McDonald’s restaurants are owned and operated by franchisees — and some have pushed back against a proposal that could require $650,000 to $800,000 of investment per store.
    — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The rail line, operating since 1888, has always been vulnerable to the ocean’s wrath due to its location — but its beachfront property is also one of its main draws for riders seeking a scenic trip down Southern California’s iconic coast.
    — Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of operate
Verb
  • The Utah Supreme Court ordered a new trial last year, pointing to misconduct by investigators.
    — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of misconduct
Verb
  • The Rams still managed to rack up 513 yards of offense on the Broncos, including several big plays in which a Rams receiver was wide open, or several Bronco defenders missed tackles that turned a short gain into a big play.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 8 Nov. 2026
  • And our research at Xero shows that owners spend nearly 22 hours a month on finance alone—just tracking and managing money.
    — Sukhinder Singh Cassidy, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of manage
Verb
  • What the museum has built, then, is a pliable, predictable, and programmable worker, one that offers all the benefits of Dalí’s celebrity and personality with none of the drawbacks of a worker who might disagree or disobey.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026
  • One even got in trouble and is shackled to a wooden pillory, serving as an example to others who disobey the crown and engage in piracy.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of disobey
Verb
  • Cole is widely expected to supervise Raman’s transition team, sharing those duties with Andrea Conant, chief of staff for Raman’s council office.
    — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Especially at small companies, managers are often tasked with supervising the hiring process on top of their regular duties.
    — Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026
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“Carry-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carry-on. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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