carrying on

verb

Definition of carrying onnext
present participle of carry on
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 Synonyms for carrying on
  1. persisting
  2. operating
  3. managing
  4. supervising
  5. overseeing
  6. regulating
  7. conducting
  8. running
Verb
  • With reservoirs of virus persisting in dairy cattle, poultry and wild birds, there are ample opportunities for spillover into humans.
    Will Stone, NPR, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Cheap stocks still remain for investors to buy, despite the equity market persisting near its all-time highs.
    Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of persisting
Verb
  • Capella was charged with operating as a major trafficker, criminal possession of a weapon and criminally using drug paraphernalia.
    Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Large manufacturers operating global facilities rely heavily on real-time data to enhance their supply chain visibility and agility.
    Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of operating
Verb
  • Actually managing those trades in real dollars is another.
    Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Both women are managing consumer demand that has not only rebounded from Covid-era lows, but surpassed 2019 levels of activity.
    Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of managing
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  • For nearly 50 years, Americans have gladly received lifesaving care from emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics – certified but unlicensed healthcare providers who work under the medical license of their supervising EMS physician.
    Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Our production designer was in another country, just building away to his heart’s content, and nobody was there supervising.
    Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of supervising
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  • First United and Jones complained that the trustee overseeing the auction did not comply with Lopez’s instructions in the bankruptcy proceeding, as the bids were submitted under seal.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Since its founding in 1948, NASCAR has been a cornerstone of American motorsport, overseeing several high-profile racing series including the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of overseeing
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  • As the closest living relatives to animals today, their genomes harbor versions of Sox and POU genes, which play pivotal roles in regulating cellular behavior.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • While some states have moved forward with their own laws regulating the use of social media, state attorneys general are urging Congress to pass the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA).
    Emma Roth, The Verge, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of regulating
Verb
  • The remaining steps include finalizing Zena's go-to-market strategy and online consumer questionnaire, conducting an actual use trial with over 1,800 participants, and obtaining FDA and advisor committee review of OTC data.
    Geri Stengel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The complexities of navigating the FDA approval process, conducting clinical trials, and establishing manufacturing and distribution networks demanded substantial investment.
    Geri Stengel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of conducting
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  • At the same time, business leaders also need to grasp some core overarching principles related to the EEA to hit the ground running and ensure that success remains sustainable.
    Gus Alexiou, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • But to have the engine running well, having Wall Street analyst sponsorship is worth a few cylinders.
    Cody Slach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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