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 raise hell
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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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
Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2025
Topline Southwest Airlines is the first U.S. airline to ban passengers from charging devices with a power bank inside a carry-on bag due to the risk of a charger’s lithium battery overheating or catching fire—going further than current FAA guidance.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Ashley Belanger – May 16, ArsTechnica, 16 May 2025
Though only a recent addition to the Gulf Shores landscape, this state-of-the-art institution is certain to become a local favorite over time, imbuing younger residents with a deep affinity for the outdoors that’s bound to carry on for generations.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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Noun
Smoke and flames erupted in the cabin of the flight due to the portable charger overheating in the passenger’s carry-on luggage.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2025
Topline Southwest Airlines is the first U.S. airline to ban passengers from charging devices with a power bank inside a carry-on bag due to the risk of a charger’s lithium battery overheating or catching fire—going further than current FAA guidance.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Verb
Meta thinks there's no reason to carry on with its defense after the Federal Trade Commission closed its monopoly case, and the company has moved to end the trial early by claiming that the FTC utterly failed to prove its case.
—Ashley Belanger – May 16, ArsTechnica, 16 May 2025
Though only a recent addition to the Gulf Shores landscape, this state-of-the-art institution is certain to become a local favorite over time, imbuing younger residents with a deep affinity for the outdoors that’s bound to carry on for generations.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carry-on
Noun
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One traveler favors the pants for their ability to stay wrinkle-free even when tightly packed in a suitcase, and said they can easily be dressed up or down.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2025
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The baby book was not the only discovery – Massie also discovered a suitcase of Coldiron's belongings.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
16 May 2025
Verb
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And yet, amid the velocity, a clear problem persists: most companies can’t effectively access their own information.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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After another disappointing week for the Orioles, questions about Brandon Hyde, the lineup and the club's trade deadline plans persist.—
Jacob Calvin Meyer,
Baltimore Sun,
16 May 2025
Verb
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Law enforcement doesn’t operate this way, according to the sheriff’s office.—
Wayne Ford,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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This is partly because of TikTok, which has completely changed the way music streaming (and a song’s popularity) operates.—
Taylor Crumpton,
Time,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Scenarios are acted out involving a rabbit who enjoys frequenting the circus and a ticket-taker bear who relishes enforcing the rules with all his brutal might.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2025
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Prosecutors told the court that Vallow Daybell had acted out of self-interest, not self-preservation, with plans to cash in on her estranged husband’s $1 million life insurance policy.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Russell tried to console Elissa and somehow managed to keep himself composed, holding up both of them through the disappointment.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Getting a good night's rest, eating nutrient-dense foods, and engaging in activities that boost energy levels can help manage chronic fatigue.—
Joy Emeh,
Health,
18 May 2025
Verb
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In 2023, Florida ended a more than two-decade experiment that saw child protective investigators employed and supervised by sheriff’s offices in seven counties, including Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco.—
Christopher O’Donnell,
Miami Herald,
17 May 2025
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Over half of the meteorology positions the weather service is trying to fill are for lead meteorologist or more senior positions, including five meteorologists who supervise the forecast offices.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
Verb
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The Captain made the decision to go rogue and return to shore, disobeying the orders of corporate.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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The driver was issued a citation for disobeying the crossing gates, Pieritz said.—
Samantha Moilanen,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
Verb
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Although teams will oversee reliability, security and governance, there will be a strong emphasis on innovation because this will be viewed as a business-critical activity.—
Claus Jepsen,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Air traffic control staffing issues and equipment failures have made national headlines in recent weeks due to a series of telecommunications outages at a facility that oversees air traffic at the Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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“Carry-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carry-on. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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