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carried on

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continue activity v.
manage operations v.
lose control emotionally v.

VERB

continue activity

Synonyms

WEAK

achieve endure hang on keep going last maintain perpetuate persevere persist proceed

Antonyms

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be calm discontinue mismanage stop

VERB

manage operations

Synonyms

WEAK

administer conduct direct engage in keep operate ordain run

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be calm discontinue mismanage stop

VERB

lose control emotionally

Synonyms

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act up be indecorous blunder cut up lose it make a fuss misbehave rage raise Cain

Antonyms

WEAK

be calm discontinue mismanage stop

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carried on

He was helped to his feet by rescuers, and later carried on the backs of the emergency workers, raising his hand as they took him towards a helicopter.

From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026

When Hill died in 2021, the group carried on performing with Elwood Francis as its bassist.

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026

But for the most part, the tension was at least somewhat manageable, and both carried on in their own spheres.

From Salon ● Aug. 13, 2026

The battle had carried on for months, and was wearing on her.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026

It felt perverse, how the world just carried on.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama