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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as in to raise hell
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
Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
Make sure your medications are in your carry-on bag.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Daisy Jones, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2024
Whether Diontae Johnson turns a corner, becomes a distraction or is released isn't clear, but the Ravens are trying to carry on as usual.
—Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 9 Dec. 2024
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Noun
However, the company now includes a carry-on bag in its basic economy tickets.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
Make sure your medications are in your carry-on bag.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Verb
You weren’t even really allowed to carry on having conversations outside of the show.
—Daisy Jones, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2024
Whether Diontae Johnson turns a corner, becomes a distraction or is released isn't clear, but the Ravens are trying to carry on as usual.
—Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carry-on
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Now on sale for 25 percent off at Target, this compact massager is the perfect travel companion to relieve the stress of being on the go, and its packable size fits into any purse or suitcase pocket.Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
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In most circumstances, something like a new journal or suitcase will do the trick.Will McGough, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Still, the latest economic data out of China have underscored persisting deflationary pressures in the flagging economy.Anniek Bao, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
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Ticket scams and sky-high resale prices persisted throughout the duration of the tour.Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
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Combined, the two companies would have employed more than 710,000 workers and operate nearly 5,000 stores, almost 4,000 pharmacies and over 2,000 fuel centers nationwide.Richard Collings, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
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Activities like outdoor burning or operating machinery that could cause sparks are often discouraged during these warnings.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Though no illnesses have been reported so far, the recalling company has acted out of an abundance of caution.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Tom Reed, who runs the Milwaukee branch of the State Public Defender's Office, interacts with many people facing criminal charges after acting out during a mental health crisis.Eva Wen, Journal Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
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That's how developers managed to propose a 240-foot building in the coastal height-limit area, with 74 apartments and 139 hotel rooms, despite zoning restrictions that allow only 31 apartments.Andrew Keatts, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
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After enduring a four-game losing streak in the middle of the season, Cal managed to finish 3-2 in their last five games.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Virgin River mayor and chief meddler Hope McRae (Annette O'Toole) is supervising the wedding organization, the town's equivalent of a royal wedding.Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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The kids can run around (supervised) with their peers for water sports, hiking, pizza parties, games, and more while parents enjoy yoga, tennis, swimming, or just take in the scenic views.Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
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The police have filed criminal complaints against Duterte and her security detail, accusing them of disobeying orders and hindering a congressional inquiry involving her chief of staff.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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In 2017, Trump pardoned former Maricopa County, Arizona, Sheriff Joe Arpaio, who was charged with criminal contempt of court for disobeying a federal judge's order to stop racially profiling in detaining individuals suspected of being in the country illegally.Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 2 Dec. 2024
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Whoever Johnson hires as the Jets general manager will help oversee their coaching search after the team fired Robert Saleh on Oct. 8 after a 2-3 start.Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
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Unions typically win representation of workers by filing to hold elections overseen by the National Labor Relations Board.Chris Isidore, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Carry-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carry-on. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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