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
Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 10 May 2026
And for anyone trying to pack lighter, there’s a surprisingly roomy travel backpack that can hold its own against a carry-on.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Kevin Fixler
may 11, Idaho Statesman, 11 May 2026
As a result, all the teams playing in May right now, or hoping to, can pretty much carry on with their business.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 10 May 2026
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Noun
Videos posted to social media also showed passengers coming down the emergency slide with what looked to be their carry-on bags and backpacks.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 10 May 2026
And for anyone trying to pack lighter, there’s a surprisingly roomy travel backpack that can hold its own against a carry-on.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Verb
The couple, who live in Rathdrum in North Idaho, spent many months landing on the right focus for the organization to carry on the legacy of their daughter, whose life was cut short at 21 years old with three friends.
—Kevin Fixler
may 11, Idaho Statesman, 11 May 2026
As a result, all the teams playing in May right now, or hoping to, can pretty much carry on with their business.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carry-on
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Their flexible build slips effortlessly into your suitcase without taking up too much precious space or adding much weight, while still delivering foamy comfort for long walks, workouts, and nonstop sightseeing.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Rather than wasting precious vacation time ironing everything in your suitcase, do yourself a favor and check out the savings available on wrinkle-free travel clothes ahead of your next trip.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
Verb
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This natural state of paralysis prevents the body from physically acting out dreams, which could otherwise lead to injury, Drerup explained.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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Rather than acting out on the anger, take a calming moment with some deep breaths, and think about the possibility that your partner was possibly distracted or stressed out.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Researchers found health disparities persisted across Texas, with some gaps appearing more severe than in other Southwestern states.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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Global temperature records could be challenged again So far, 2024 ranked as the planet’s warmest year on record, following the last El Nino event, which emerged in mid-2023 and persisted through spring 2024, according to NOAA.—
Dan Peck,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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Despite the lawsuit, Young and the Chrome Hearts continued to operate under that moniker, playing a string of gigs together before Young canceled the entirety of their 2026 tour.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2026
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Those relationships matter because the next insurance commissioner cannot operate in a silo.—
Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Rescue crews managed to pull 13 survivors from the lake, including a child, while five others were pronounced dead at the scene.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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If his film’s fetishized heroine manages to claw her way back out by the end, conquering her daddy issues and taking on the boogeyman, most of us are still stuck down there.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
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The department’s internal affairs unit was investigating Saulter on allegations of falsifying time sheets, disobeying a direct order and failing to properly report part-time employment, according to the letter.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 May 2026
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Authorities last August removed Dodik from the post of the president and temporarily banned him from politics for disobeying Schmidt's decisions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Her sisters Maria and Judith manage the circus and supervise show details, respectively.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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In Europe, Clinique La Prairie in Switzerland has become a flagship for the trend, with weeklong programs supervised by more than 50 specialized doctors and a growing audience of guests in their late thirties and forties focused on prevention.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2026
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Nuno, who succeeded Graham Potter in late September on a three-year deal, has overseen 36 games, losing 16, winning 11 and drawing nine.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Pieces of the answer involve manufacturing missteps, capital allocation, and a board that – by the assessment of many industry analysts – lacked the semiconductor expertise to oversee the technology decisions in front of it.—
Bryce Hoffman,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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“Carry-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carry-on. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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