Synonyms of carried the day

carried the day

phrase

past tense of carry the day

as in prevailed

to achieve victory (as in a contest)

They had a bad start, but the home team managed to carry the day in the end.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prevailed
• won
• triumphed
• succeeded
• kicked butt
• conquered
• contended
• overcame
• swept
• squeaked
• vied
• squeezed
• romped
• breezed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lost
• failed
• folded
• collapsed
• struggled
• washed out
• declined
• slipped
• flopped
• slumped
• floundered
• waned

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of carried the day

But their defensive intensity and streaky shooting carried the day. — Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 9 July 2026