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as in achievement
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 thing
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 feat
Living to see 100 is a major feat that has a common thread.
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Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Thousands turned up to watch humanoid robots to perform an array of unusual feats: from clumsily serving popcorn and drinks, spinning handkerchiefs, sparring in a boxing ring to playing chess and showcasing football skills.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2025
Creating the aftermath of Maginot’s wreckage in Prodigy City was another feat.
—Daron James, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2025
In his first seven months in office, Trump declared a national emergency at least 12 times, a feat that has surpassed any other modern president in recent times.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 13 Aug. 2025
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Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Thousands turned up to watch humanoid robots to perform an array of unusual feats: from clumsily serving popcorn and drinks, spinning handkerchiefs, sparring in a boxing ring to playing chess and showcasing football skills.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2025
Creating the aftermath of Maginot’s wreckage in Prodigy City was another feat.
—Daron James, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2025
In his first seven months in office, Trump declared a national emergency at least 12 times, a feat that has surpassed any other modern president in recent times.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feat
Noun
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The Fed’s achievements in stabilizing markets during the 2008 financial crisis and the Covid pandemic, and in bringing down inflation while avoiding recession in recent years, deserve praise rather than disparagement.—
Bill Dudley,
Twin Cities,
16 Aug. 2025
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While Newsom brags incessantly about the state and its achievements, its chronic problems, such as a high level of homelessness, are obvious to anyone.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
16 Aug. 2025
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But that triggered the second thing – Trump’s revulsion for math that contradicts his narrative.—
Chris Brennan,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Kaylor, attempting the same thing, feels like watching an injured baby deer try to do TikTok dances while amid an existential crisis.—
Olivia Crandall,
Vulture,
22 Aug. 2025
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But here’s the kicker: Perry, who typically assembles international dream teams of stunt specialists, has gone fully local this time around — handpicking an entirely Indian crew after witnessing their chops firsthand.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 Aug. 2025
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On the initial third-down snap of the game, the Bears defensive line tried a stunt, and Suamataia and Josh Simmons took care of that with ease.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
23 Aug. 2025
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Most of these accomplishments fill the young GM with pride, but the lack of playoff victories is not lost on him, either.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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These accomplishments included flying three consecutive times halfway around the world before splashing down as planned in the Indian Ocean, and, in October, the first of three successful returns of the Super Heavy rocket booster to the launch pad.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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The Swede is still being linked with a $200 million move to Liverpool after refusing to join Newcastle on its pre-season tour of Asia, having also been frozen out by manager Eddie Howe as punishment for his deeds.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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By that time Nickel Plate Arts had transferred the deed on the house to Fishers, which made plans to move it again to a roundabout on USA Parkway south of Ikea.—
John Tuohy,
IndyStar,
14 Aug. 2025
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Later, once a series of gory doings propels matters into prime horror territory, the movie takes an altogether different path, a supernatural one.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
8 Aug. 2025
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But the budget problem is not just Springfield’s doing.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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The Broncos rolled over the 49ers to start their exhibition play, and will look to follow up the 21-point victory with another solid performance.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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Obviously aware of those Dead anniversary shows, as well as the band’s long history with the park and the area, Bryan donned a cool Grateful Dead shirt for this performance — representing quite possibly the sole spot of tie-dye in a sea of denim in the park.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
16 Aug. 2025
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The campaign underscores the need for action, Roth says.—
Gidget Fuentes,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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These seemingly innocuous actions can kindle dry grass, potentially triggering a wildfire.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Feat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feat. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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