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
Yet, Thursday, from his sideline perch in Pasadena, Saban watched Cignetti's team hand Alabama, 38-3, its most lopsided postseason loss in school history to continue one of the most remarkable coaching feats in college football history.
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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 2 Jan. 2026
This ridiculous man, who seems to value nothing besides flattery and personal enrichment, has achieved in mere months feats of which the conservative movement has dreamed for a lifetime.
—Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
These real-life tales often center on heroic individual feats, or a team, or group of friends, that band together to make it through.
—Kathleen Rellihan, Outside, 28 Dec. 2025
Songs of the Irish Republican Army, a rusty alarm clock placed inside a bag and nailed to a wall, and feats of strength competitions were all up the boozy patriarch’s sleeve — all of this was likely too much for the Seinfeld audience.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 23 Dec. 2025
There were triumphs and trials, feats and foibles, delights and disasters.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
Though Golden State didn’t go on to win the NBA Finals, Thompson’s performance was one of the greatest playoff feats of all-time, and arguably paved the way for Kevin Durant to switch sides in free agency.
—The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
Taking a documentary and translating it on the Broadway stage was always going to be an ambitious endeavor, and when creatives attempt such feats, they should be celebrated.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
These types of aircraft are built to withstand high gravitational forces, rapid changes in speed and direction, and inverted flight, allowing pilots to perform complex feats.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
Andrew Greif, NBC news, 2 Jan. 2026
This ridiculous man, who seems to value nothing besides flattery and personal enrichment, has achieved in mere months feats of which the conservative movement has dreamed for a lifetime.
—Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
These real-life tales often center on heroic individual feats, or a team, or group of friends, that band together to make it through.
—Kathleen Rellihan, Outside, 28 Dec. 2025
Songs of the Irish Republican Army, a rusty alarm clock placed inside a bag and nailed to a wall, and feats of strength competitions were all up the boozy patriarch’s sleeve — all of this was likely too much for the Seinfeld audience.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 23 Dec. 2025
There were triumphs and trials, feats and foibles, delights and disasters.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
Though Golden State didn’t go on to win the NBA Finals, Thompson’s performance was one of the greatest playoff feats of all-time, and arguably paved the way for Kevin Durant to switch sides in free agency.
—The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
Taking a documentary and translating it on the Broadway stage was always going to be an ambitious endeavor, and when creatives attempt such feats, they should be celebrated.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
These types of aircraft are built to withstand high gravitational forces, rapid changes in speed and direction, and inverted flight, allowing pilots to perform complex feats.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feats
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The prices given are those indicated by state tax stamps required on all deeds.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
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His heroic deeds that day, including ushering fans to safety as the flames closed in, helped ensure the death toll was not higher.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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However, Chuba Hubbard’s calf injury in the second quarter of the season opened things up for Dowdle to emerge.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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Jeff Klaiber took those things and molded Lehman into an Olympian, at times pushing boundaries and pushing Lehman to the brink.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
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Mandy throws the table off of her and then performs an unremarkable but totally energetic version of the track, with lots of stunts but not a ton of musicality.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
10 Jan. 2026
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Rest assured, though, that the focus will still be on the competition itself, which pairs high-octane physical stunts with nightmare-inducing challenges that touch on no shortage of fears, from bugs and reptiles to heights and claustrophobia.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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Though Andrea — initially convicted of capital murder — was ultimately found not guilty by reason of insanity and committed to a mental health facility, debate over what drove her actions continues to this day.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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Reducing exposure can involve actions such as sealing cracks in basement floors or foundations, and installing ventilation systems designed to lower radon levels.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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The motion recognized Vargas for his artistic achievements but also for his contributions to community programs and charitable work.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Flores was brilliant this season, but the shine on his achievements was somewhat muted by the team’s flubs.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
13 Jan. 2026
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Amazon’s new review system asks corporate workers to list three to five accomplishments that reflect their best work.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
13 Jan. 2026
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We’ve been conditioned to lead these very public digital lives by posting everything and highlighting all of our accomplishments.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Alongside Coon and Smallwood, Bug boasts impressive supporting performances.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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Visit Ciudad Vieja, the city's oldest neighborhood, or hit one of the many bars and nightclubs, where tango performances are done in a lively tradition.—
Jill Krasny,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Feats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feats. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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