CARRYING ON Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

carrying on

verb

Definition of carrying on

present participle of carry on

as in acting out

to behave badly a toddler crying and carrying on in the store

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as in persisting

to continue despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement she bravely carried on despite the loss of her husband

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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 carrying on Jaeger LeCoultre is carrying on the tradition of dropping a new Master Ultra Thin Moon each fall. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2026 There’s been a lot of talk about carrying on her work, especially during these times when people feel like some of it has been eroded. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 7 Oct. 2026 In the tangled greenery of a Ugandan national park, mountain gorillas sit among the leaves, calmly carrying on as tourists trek into their forest home. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026 The acquisition also puts Lewis in the somewhat unusual position of carrying on the businesses of two veteran New York printmakers who helped shape his career. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 17 Sep. 2026 The two sides are carrying on with development of multiple projects, with one of them said to be nearing a series order. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2026 The band is dedicated to carrying on the spirit of a live Rush concert. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026 What began as a single title has since grown into more than 400 books and counting, with Mike Berenstain now carrying on the family legacy. — Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 Established in 2022 with the support of Prine’s family and Oh Boy Records, the award celebrates the legacy of the late songwriter as seen through a living talent carrying on his work. — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 24 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for carrying on

Verb

She was thrown right into the mix, acting out a meet-cute with Montana Jordan’s Georgie Cooper that culminated with a kiss.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Oct. 2026
With the final credits barely up, Musk is acting out exactly that blueprint.

— Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of acting out

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With concerns about literacy levels persisting, Ryder's approach to encouraging active learning and critical thinking may resonate with parents navigating a rapidly changing educational environment.

— Corynn Winston, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026
With security concerns persisting ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix in November and the season finale in Abu Dhabi in December, F1 has considered a fallback option in Europe, with Italy’s Imola circuit as the favorite.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of persisting

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Smith was charged with disobeying an officer, a misdemeanor, according to Placer Superior Court records.

— Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Cops had issued summonses to the driver twice before, once in 2024 for failing to yield to a pedestrian and in 2018 for disobeying a traffic device, officials said.

— Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of disobeying

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By contrast, recent restrictions or delays suggest a greater emphasis on managing relations with Beijing and avoiding unnecessary escalation.

— Ningrong Liu, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
My experience includes managing campaigns, leading teams, and building relationships with community leaders.

— Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of managing

Verb

His daughter gradually took over supervising much of the team's management and became CEO in August 1998 after her father was elected commissioner.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Children under 12 must be accompanied by a supervising companion who is at least 14 years old.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of supervising

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