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
Here’s my Monday piece on feats by Dolphins players and news by position.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
From the Mercury and Gemini missions to the drama of Apollo 13, the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope, and the robotic explorers roaming Mars, NASA's history is packed with daring feats and scientific firsts.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Test yourself on farmer's feats and brilliant baseball in this week's American Culture Quiz.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Because both of these feats brought Witt into mental quandaries that illustrate where his head is on milestones and where his head is going in terms of where his program is going in its third year.
—Brian Robin, Oc Register, 17 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
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
From the Mercury and Gemini missions to the drama of Apollo 13, the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope, and the robotic explorers roaming Mars, NASA's history is packed with daring feats and scientific firsts.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Test yourself on farmer's feats and brilliant baseball in this week's American Culture Quiz.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Because both of these feats brought Witt into mental quandaries that illustrate where his head is on milestones and where his head is going in terms of where his program is going in its third year.
—Brian Robin, Oc Register, 17 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feats
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After defeating and killing Godolkin, Marie, along with four of her fellow university friends/classmates and her long lost baby sister, Annabeth Moreau (Keeya King), formed a Guardians of Godolkin group and ran away, as they will surely be hunted and punished for their deeds at the university.—
Demetrius Patterson,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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But not all of his good deeds were broadcast on social media.—
Morgan Chesky,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
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The 53-year-old Dane is many things that Ten Hag is not.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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However, there are signs that things could be changing, and quickly.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
31 Oct. 2025
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Those affected worked in sound, camera operating, stunts, rigging, transportation, the production office, extras casting, hair, photography and stunts.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
31 Oct. 2025
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The competition lasts 56 hours and requires creative thinking and the ability to execute stunts flawlessly under pressure.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
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Anything can impact a president's rating, such as legislation passed, actions and elections.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Cargill explained her actions following a commercial break.—
Fernando Quiles Jr,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Alongside their impressive achievements, the founding generation failed to reach a just accommodation with the Native American population, and failed to end slavery or, more realistically, put it on the road to extinction.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Reflecting on all of his incredible life achievements, Ace’s memory will continue to live on forever!—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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His accomplishments highlight both his teamwork and drive for excellence.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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But the Kennedy Institute, which celebrates its 10th anniversary tonight, is not just about the accomplishments of one of the most significant legislators of the modern era.—
Martin J. Walsh,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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Alongside his wife Hayley Erbert and friend Jill, judge complimented the cast on their performances in the Halloween night episode.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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In just the past decade, late-night shows’ bookings—a reliable rite of passage for musical artists on the edge of a breakthrough—have dropped significantly, to barely 200 performances in 2023.—
Jonathan Garrett,
The Atlantic,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Feats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feats. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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