1
as in raised hell
to behave badly
a toddler crying and carrying on in the store
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2
as in persisted
to continue despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement
she bravely carried on despite the loss of her husband
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3
as in managed
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 carried on
Verb
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These conditions have persisted through this spring.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
12 Apr. 2025 -
Speculation has persisted regarding a big-money move, but Moyes is looking to keep hold of his star defender.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Argentina won the World Cup in 2022, something Brazil have not managed in over two decades and don’t look like doing any time soon.—
Jack Lang,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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To the extent that my younger self had ever managed to conjure up a vision of a dream career (not including winning the Olympics as a runner), this was it.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside Online,
25 Mar. 2025
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The last time three Rivet Joint jets operated from Kadena Air Base was in mid-2023.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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List of winter shelters operated in Alameda County, from Alameda County Health Care for the Homeless.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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All told, Wager designed, and then supervised the production of 1,200 uniforms.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
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In his role, Alvarez prepared tax returns for customers and recruited and supervised ATAX workers who prepared tax returns for customers.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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Plus, the first quarter of the New Year is a critical time when performance evaluations are conducted, bonuses are awarded and promotions are decided.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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Following an arrival ceremony at the Carter Presidential Center, a private service was conducted in the lobby of the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum, before the location was opened up to the public, allowing mourners to come and pay their respects.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
5 Jan. 2025
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That includes many who oversaw development programs and would be involved in tracking down numbers and calculating any refunds for the foreign governments.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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The Alabama firm, which oversaw the construction of UHealth Doral, is working on several South Florida projects, including UHealth at SoLé Mia in North Miami-Dade, and Baptist Health’s new rehabilitation hospital in South Miami.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Dietary supplements are minimally regulated by the FDA and may or may not be suitable for you.—
Amy Fischer MS, RD,
Health,
23 Dec. 2024
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Currently, the disposal of wind turbine waste is regulated by the localities and states hosting wind turbine projects.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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His parents, who tell THR their son is taking the abrupt introduction to fame in stride, perch nearby, ready to run him home after the shoot.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Regardless of whether it is run by M+ or the HKMOA, transparency is important to both the art community and taxpayers.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Carried on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carried%20on. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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