1
as in deeds
an act of notable skill, strength, or cleverness
Washington's legendary feat of tossing a silver dollar across the Rappahannock River
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as in things
something done by someone
famously rich, the oil magnate is today remembered less for his feats than for his finances
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Recent Examples of feats
Test yourself on farmer's feats and brilliant baseball in this week's American Culture Quiz.
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Staff, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Fast forward to today, and bridges have become some of the most complex feats of engineering on Earth, spanning miles of open water, carrying high-speed rail, and withstanding extreme weather and constant use.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
Sitting in a hot tub in Las Vegas with a crew of friends and family, the pair raised glasses of Dom Pérignon and toasted accomplishing the rarest of feats — making the rare dance crossover hit.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
Mahama’s works compel their audiences to pay attention to both the objects Ghana produces and the cost of the feats of engineering and human labor required to do so.
—Edna Bonhomme, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
Large rock-face murals scattered across the desert in northern Saudi Arabia represent one of the most ambitious – and perilous – creative feats of ancient humans, with researchers arguing that the massive carvings acted as visual beacons, guiding people toward crucial water sources.
—New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2025
No other studio has pulled off those feats year-to-date.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2025
The show’s format includes a wide range of challenges, from navigating unfamiliar cities to facing extreme physical feats and solving intricate puzzles.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 22 Sep. 2025
During his heyday, the Aussie was known for his daring feats on track, willing to break later than anyone and get past cars in an aggressive, but controlled manner.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
Staff, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Fast forward to today, and bridges have become some of the most complex feats of engineering on Earth, spanning miles of open water, carrying high-speed rail, and withstanding extreme weather and constant use.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
Sitting in a hot tub in Las Vegas with a crew of friends and family, the pair raised glasses of Dom Pérignon and toasted accomplishing the rarest of feats — making the rare dance crossover hit.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
Mahama’s works compel their audiences to pay attention to both the objects Ghana produces and the cost of the feats of engineering and human labor required to do so.
—Edna Bonhomme, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
Large rock-face murals scattered across the desert in northern Saudi Arabia represent one of the most ambitious – and perilous – creative feats of ancient humans, with researchers arguing that the massive carvings acted as visual beacons, guiding people toward crucial water sources.
—New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2025
No other studio has pulled off those feats year-to-date.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2025
The show’s format includes a wide range of challenges, from navigating unfamiliar cities to facing extreme physical feats and solving intricate puzzles.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 22 Sep. 2025
During his heyday, the Aussie was known for his daring feats on track, willing to break later than anyone and get past cars in an aggressive, but controlled manner.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feats
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People implemented racist clauses in housing deeds and rejected or offered outrageously predatory lending terms to nonwhites, permitting exceptions occasionally to Asians only by assuming their proximity to whiteness or to American militarism.—
Arabelle Sicardi,
Allure,
9 Oct. 2025
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The duo's good deeds have caught the attention of online users and local media outlets, including CBS affiliate KHOU and ABC affiliate KTRK.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Channing Tatum’s Raw Physicality on The Tonight Show Channing Tatum is, above all things, a dancer.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
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In 2022, life circumstances prompted her and her husband to make things official quickly.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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The first season followed 17-year-old Ethan (Cantona James) seeking a way out of the Southside’s bloody cycle of gang violence through spinning, a South African extreme motorsport that features drivers performing daredevil stunts.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
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Our show is incredibly difficult to make at times with long hours, challenging stunts and elaborate disasters.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
9 Oct. 2025
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Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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However, not everyone views Trump’s actions regarding Venezuela as negatively destabilizing.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Oct. 2025
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But mature people can separate the flawed man from his achievements and can understand the historical magnitude of what his discovery unleashed.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
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From the Oscars to the Globes, look back at Keaton's career achievements.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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For director and producer Robert Eric Wise, the goal of the documentary was to introduce more young people to the work and accomplishments of pivotal Black Fort Worth residents.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement Second, following Hamas's defeat, the IDF and intelligence agencies achieved impressive military accomplishments, including the blow dealt to Hamas, seizing the opportunity to destroy most of Syria's military capabilities—paving the way for the blow dealt to Iran.—
Ehud Barak,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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Directed by Gerard McMurray and featuring standout performances from Alfre Woodard and Trevante Rhodes, the film examines the fine line between loyalty and survival within Black Greek life.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
16 Oct. 2025
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Through their performances, the 10 remaining couples will pay tribute to influential people in their lives.—
Brianne Tracy,
PEOPLE,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Feats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feats. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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