Synonyms of carry the day

carry the day

phrase

as in win

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

• win
• prevail
• triumph
• kick butt
• succeed
• overcome
• conquer
• contend
• sweep
• squeak
• breeze
• squeeze
• vie
• romp

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lose
• fail
• collapse
• fold
• struggle
• wash out
• decline
• slip
• flop
• slump
• flounder
• wane

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of carry the day

Their theater attendance purportedly outstripped that of their elders; their tastes in video-game franchises and low-budget horror undeniably carried the day. — Sophia Nguyen, The Atlantic, 2 Aug. 2026

Chicago is still the economic capital of the Midwest, but in an era of fierce interstate competition, prestige alone can’t carry the day. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

Even if your partner, friends or family members aren’t big sports fans, the surrounding elements can carry the day for them. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

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