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carry on

[kar-ee-on, -awn] / ˈkær iˌɒn, -ˌɔn /
VERB
continue activity
Synonyms
STRONGEST
continue
STRONG
carry over
WEAK
achieve endure hang on keep going last maintain perpetuate persevere persist proceed
Antonyms
WEAK
discontinue stop
VERB
manage operations
Synonyms
WEAK
administer conduct direct engage in keep operate ordain
Antonyms
WEAK
mismanage
VERB
lose control emotionally
Synonyms
WEAK
act up be indecorous blunder cut up lose it make a fuss misbehave rage raise Cain
Antonyms
WEAK
be calm
NOUN
small suitcase
Synonyms
STRONG
bag baggage luggage overnight bag satchel suitcase valise

Example Sentences

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And as Japanese pitchers migrate to the majors in droves, they bring along the splitter like a piece of carry-on.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

As he hauled his carry-on to his gate, Scott, then 79, found he had to take several breaks.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

The only way I got to a wedding in Istanbul was by sitting precariously on top of my carry-on bag, the most uncomfortable 10 hours of my life.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

There are sometimes bargains to be had when it comes to carry-on bag charges, says Laura Anne Sargeant, who documents her holidays online under the name Travelling Page Turner.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

From her bottomless carry-on, Gay pulled out magnetic checkers, a mini Yahtzee set, and Go Fish and Old Maid cards, which we played until we landed in Hartford.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter