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
Watch a Rivian electric truck conquer a river crossing and learn why the R1T and its sibling, the R1S, can perform off-roading feats that would destroy other trucks and SUVs.
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Charles Singh, USA Today, 18 May 2026
This was City’s fourth FA Cup final in a row, the first time in history that has been done, and feats like those are what makes Guardiola’s reign so remarkable.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 16 May 2026
The carbon-fiber aircraft could perform such feats of aeronautical endurance while running solely on renewable energy and batteries because of a 236-foot (72-meter) wingspan—comparable to a Boeing 747 jumbo jet’s wings—covered with more than 17,000 solar cells.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
When asked which one of the two inside-the-park feats stood out the most, Witt cited his most recent one.
—Jaylon Thompson
may 9, Kansas City Star, 10 May 2026
Murakami remains stoic about his historical feats.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
The 45,000-square-foot, multilevel attraction will featuring 60 physical and mental games that involve feats such as solving puzzles and dodging swing axes.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
The bridge’s engineering feats, monumental scale, and architectural beauty earned it international fame.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
That test had kids running sprints, doing push-ups and sit-ups, and completing other physical feats.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 6 May 2026
Charles Singh, USA Today, 18 May 2026
This was City’s fourth FA Cup final in a row, the first time in history that has been done, and feats like those are what makes Guardiola’s reign so remarkable.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 16 May 2026
The carbon-fiber aircraft could perform such feats of aeronautical endurance while running solely on renewable energy and batteries because of a 236-foot (72-meter) wingspan—comparable to a Boeing 747 jumbo jet’s wings—covered with more than 17,000 solar cells.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
When asked which one of the two inside-the-park feats stood out the most, Witt cited his most recent one.
—Jaylon Thompson
may 9, Kansas City Star, 10 May 2026
Murakami remains stoic about his historical feats.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
The 45,000-square-foot, multilevel attraction will featuring 60 physical and mental games that involve feats such as solving puzzles and dodging swing axes.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
The bridge’s engineering feats, monumental scale, and architectural beauty earned it international fame.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
That test had kids running sprints, doing push-ups and sit-ups, and completing other physical feats.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feats
Noun
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Try doing small helpful deeds in your day-to-day as well.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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The purchases were accomplished through 45 property acquisitions, as shown by grant deeds on file with the Santa Clara County Recorder’s Office.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Or, in this case, cutting things up with scissors and tossing them around.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The Blue Angels is a Navy flight team that performs stunts and maneuvers during air shows across the country.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Now, at just 8 years old, Sawyer and Anthony are going viral on social media for their jaw-dropping — and often terrifying — cheer stunts, amassing more than 350,000 followers across TikTok and Instagram, with many of their videos reaching millions of views.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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At a certain point, fans were so frustrated with Tariq’s actions that Michael was receiving death threats.—
Derek Lawrence,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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That has created a public debate between Lisa Demuth and her daughter, Shelisa Demuth, who has criticized her mom's actions on social media.—
Reg Chapman,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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Moulin, in real life as in the film, is battered and defeated, yet his achievements in internal diplomacy will bring much future good.—
David Katz,
IndieWire,
18 May 2026
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And these are just some of China’s achievements.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Included in her accomplishments are two Oscars, one for Best Actress in 1969 and another Best Original Song in 1977.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
17 May 2026
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Not only is Benyamin’s graduation historic for the university, but his educational accomplishments are rare.—
Allison Kiehl,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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The summer concert season will soon be here in full force, and many musical groups have outdoor performances planned.—
Maggie Penman,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Get ready — Rolling Stone is introducing the Rolling Stone Residency, an exclusive series of interviews and performances that will take place at the West Village’s iconic Cherry Lane Theatre in New York.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
18 May 2026
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“Feats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feats. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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