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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Although these items should definitely have a spot in your suitcase, packing some easily forgotten—but just as necessary—travel essentials will make your trip even more enjoyable.—
Gregory Robinson,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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Pair them with a quick-drying T-shirt and my favorite trench coat, and travel outfits feel more put together (and take up less space in your suitcase, too).—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza persists, complicating any potential ceasefire or peace negotiations.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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What else is going on May gray persists, but a heat wave could be headed for SoCal by Friday, forecasters say.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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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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In recent years, charter schools have proven popular with parents both in major cities and in rural areas, and their numbers would surely have grown if churches or religious groups were free to operate these schools.—
David G. Savage,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
Verb
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One theory the documentary presented was that Lewis acted out in revenge against Johnson & Johnson, Tylenol’s parent company.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2025
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While law enforcement believes that the suspect in D.C. acted alone, there is always a concern that individuals may act out following such attacks.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Indiana’s stars struggled mightily in Game 5, with Tyrese Haliburton, the series MVP up until this point, managing just eight points on 2-of-7 shooting.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Klamath Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2025
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Gray supervised a special housing unit at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility in Wilsonville, prosecutors said.—
Sara Schilling,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2025
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There’s similar apprehension about the new Judicial Disciplinary Tribunal that’s meant to supervise judges in office.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
28 May 2025
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The judge, Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers of U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, rebuked Apple for thwarting a previous ruling in the lawsuit and said the company needed to be stopped from further disobeying the court.—
Tripp Mickle,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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She was taken to Troop A in Southbury and charged with engaging police in pursuit, interfering with an officer, disobeying the signal of an officer, operation of a motor vehicle under suspension and operation of a motor vehicle without minimum insurance.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2025
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Brady Fujikawa and Jon Humphrey oversee the film for Lionsgate, with Dan Freedman, Phil Strina, John Biondo and Matt Leonetti having negotiated the deal for the studio.—
Lauren Coates,
Variety,
28 May 2025
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In addition to his new position as town marshal, Byrd will also be overseeing the move into a new police department.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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