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
Noun
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The prices given are those indicated by state tax stamps required on all deeds.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
7 Nov. 2025
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Almost three decades after winning the land back, Subashi and 34 fellow villagers have yet to receive their property deeds.—
Lindita Cela,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Those on nine-month contracts must devote 480 hours to instruction — which can include things like lab work, clinical work and internships in addition to lecture time — over the course of the contract.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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Because, in waking life, the truth is that things haven’t been the same since the strain of raising two young kids started to wear on their parents.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
7 Nov. 2025
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Cruise, 63, is known for performing all of his own action-movie stunts.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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The robot’s parkour and backflip videos, milestones reached through iterative control research over the years, are not just theatrical stunts but experiments in dynamic balance, state estimation, and whole-body coordination.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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In some cases, actions of the British armed forces have been described as unjustified.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Majumdar lavishes her characters with careful attention, and so the reader comes to regard their most troubling actions as justified, if not inevitable.—
Tope Folarin,
The Atlantic,
8 Nov. 2025
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The interface incorporates gamification elements such as badges, achievements, and cocktail discovery missions tied to different locations.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Ig Nobel Prizes celebrate achievements that make people laugh, then think.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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It’s been a really fun journey the past four years, to be able to celebrate each other’s accomplishments.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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After being sworn in, the Boston Democrat delivered her inaugural address to the crowd, highlighting the accomplishments from her first term.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
5 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 9 Jan. 2026.
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