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carries 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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carries on

Though stung, physically and emotionally, Sara carries on with a trip to the Devil’s Mouth caves because her recently deceased father visited them.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026

EV market has started to stabilize over the last few months as the industry carries on without government support, according to Cox Automotive data.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 24, 2026

But back at the camp in Los Azules, where cumbia music carries on the wind, Andres Carrizo is looking forward to a boom time.

From Barron's ● May 23, 2026

Their story continues just as the chase carries on for Celtic and a wounded Rangers.

From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2026

I stare at the ceiling as the procedure carries on.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day