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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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
Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
These travelers have their luggage shipped and delivered to their destination rather than checking a bag or using a carry-on.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
New Atlas, 15 Jan. 2026
While these one-of-a-kind ranches are in short supply, more are hitting the market as heirs decide to sell rather than carry on the family business.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Each piece is crafted for travelers who value both form and function: hard-shell suitcases that glide seamlessly through terminals, compact carry-ons with convenient compartments, and travel bags that make packing feel like an art.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
These travelers have their luggage shipped and delivered to their destination rather than checking a bag or using a carry-on.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Verb
Just switch up the power output and carry on.
—New Atlas, 15 Jan. 2026
While these one-of-a-kind ranches are in short supply, more are hitting the market as heirs decide to sell rather than carry on the family business.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carry-on
Noun
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Freeing up space in a carry-on suitcase is always a tough feat, especially on a long trip.—
Emily Belfiore,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Investigators say a window was damaged during the break-in and two suitcases were taken from the vehicle.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The actors joked about how trying to put on medical gloves quickly enough while remembering and acting out dialogue can make scenes go sideways in a heartbeat.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Dec. 2025
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Ordained to the Catholic priesthood in June, Jimenez was watching as parishioners acted out the Nativity scene during a posada, a Latin American tradition that reenacts Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem in search of shelter.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Challenges such as integrating data, automating workflows, and updating legacy systems persist.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Should industrial demand keep advancing—particularly for renewable energy technologies like photovoltaic cells that utilize significant amounts of silver per unit—price support could persist, enhancing both revenues and margins for producers.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The indictment claims that the sheriff and two of his employees operated Disinfect Pro Master, which received a $500,000 contract to disinfect the buildings of a local school district.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Jan. 2026
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After the profile was published, a local investor reached out to the bakery owner, moved by the story, and helped cover the bakery’s debt so the business could continue operating.—
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
jsonline.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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This is now at least the third auto repair business to shut down at that Atlantic Avenue location after a slew of complaints, and our investigations found that people with the same last name – Quiles – helped create or manage all three businesses.—
Tim McNicholas,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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The Trojans were the last team to qualify for the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament last season, but managed to pull off five straight wins in four days to win the tournament title and earn an automatic bid into the NCAA Tournament.—
Michael Harley,
Arkansas Online,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The fact that on this occasion senior officers chose a very light touch, preserving still-new representative institutions while not directly disobeying a direct presidential order, is extraordinary – and deserves far more comment and commendation than has been received.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2026
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But when Torre walked off the mound, first baseman Tino Martinez looked at Weathers and told him to disobey his manager.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Busfield will be supervised upon release by a pretrial service in Albuquerque, and can leave the state to live at home, the judge said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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The White House last week announced the members of a new Palestinian committee to run Gaza’s day-to-day affairs, along with an executive committee of international experts who will supervise these efforts.—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Jan. 2026
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Officials said Bovino, who has overseen several controversial immigration operations in Los Angeles, Chicago, Charlotte and New Orleans, said he is expected to lead enforcement efforts in Minnesota as well.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Andreas Wiseman, Executive Editor of International and Strategy, and Anthony D’Alessandro, Editorial Director, along with Justin Kroll, Deadline’s Film Editor, will continue in their roles overseeing the news site’s prominent film coverage.—
The Deadline Team,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Carry-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carry-on. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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