1
as in raising hell
to behave badly
a toddler crying and carrying on in the store
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2
as in persisting
to continue despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement
she bravely carried on despite the loss of her husband
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3
as in operating
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 carrying on
Many patients often hear multiple voices carrying on a conversation about them.
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Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
More than just another bourbon For the Jackson Purchase team, making bourbon is about carrying on a legacy of distillation in Kentucky and supporting the local community.
—Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 22 Aug. 2025
But this Lutheran church some 120 miles above the Arctic Circle seeks to incorporate the region's minority languages -- Northern Sami, Finnish and Meänkieli -- into worship services, carrying on an inclusive ethos that has been a cornerstone of the historic wooden church since its founding in 1912.
—Arkansas Online, 22 Aug. 2025
The musician handled the slight interruption like a pro, appearing confused before carrying on.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
In 2015, the country's Odense Zoo made international headlines for its decision to kill and publicly dissect a 9-month-old female lion in front of school children, as a means to control the facility's lion population – a practice the zoo had been carrying on for decades.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 6 Aug. 2025
In the income tax context, the FTB has evidently adopted a similar interpretation for whether a business is conducting business or carrying on a business within California and is therefore subject to apportionment.
—Robert W. Wood, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
More than just another bourbon For the Jackson Purchase team, making bourbon is about carrying on a legacy of distillation in Kentucky and supporting the local community.
—Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 22 Aug. 2025
But this Lutheran church some 120 miles above the Arctic Circle seeks to incorporate the region's minority languages -- Northern Sami, Finnish and Meänkieli -- into worship services, carrying on an inclusive ethos that has been a cornerstone of the historic wooden church since its founding in 1912.
—Arkansas Online, 22 Aug. 2025
The musician handled the slight interruption like a pro, appearing confused before carrying on.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
In 2015, the country's Odense Zoo made international headlines for its decision to kill and publicly dissect a 9-month-old female lion in front of school children, as a means to control the facility's lion population – a practice the zoo had been carrying on for decades.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 6 Aug. 2025
In the income tax context, the FTB has evidently adopted a similar interpretation for whether a business is conducting business or carrying on a business within California and is therefore subject to apportionment.
—Robert W. Wood, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carrying on
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Inland flooding from torrential rain is another significant hazard, often persisting for days after landfall.—
Hannah Parry
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Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
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My mistake was not persisting long enough—or working hard enough—at trying to solve a problem.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The missions are now operating beyond their original design lives, but scientists say both instruments are in good health.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
6 Sep. 2025
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Service begins on May 4, 2026, with flights operating four times a week, departing Charlotte on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Kardashians star, 28, shared a video via Instagram of her and her daughter Stormi, 7, acting out a voiceover at Ulta.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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The feline might be acting out fear of losing their human to their new partner.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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Despite daunting market conditions, America’s youngest generation of adults is managing to break into the housing market in growing numbers.—
Sara Chernikoff,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Fire containment Containment is part of a larger plan for managing a wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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But the challenge is all the more pronounced when you’re supposed to be supervising a safe place for kids to play.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
25 Aug. 2025
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The city of Newport is not directly supervising the removal.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
22 Aug. 2025
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Instead, chairman Jeff Shi essentially led a broader team of staff in overseeing transfers.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
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Da Empoli’s 2022 novel bases Baranov on Putin’s real-life former aide and fixer Vladislav Surkov, whose purview included overseeing Russia’s relationship with Ukraine; he was dismissed from his post in February 2020, two years before Russia invaded Ukraine.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
31 Aug. 2025
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Debose got out on a $10,000 bond due to the choices of a magistrate in that pursuit case, but Hartig was still handling the proceedings.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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The Match Factory is handling international sales and reported a host of early deals in July.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
29 Aug. 2025
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However, there's a significant difference between containing and controlling a wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Merino wool also has natural temperature-regulating and odor-controlling properties—both of which are ideal for hiking.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Carrying on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carrying%20on. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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