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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
If feats of extreme Gen Z athleticism seem at odds with the 150-year-old boat builder’s elegant, understated image, Chris-Craft’s leaders hope its latest lineup will change that perception.
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Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
The monument is composed of rocks transported from far and wide—impressive feats of shipping for its Neolithic builders.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
The year prior, in 2011, the first annual Festivus Games was held and is hosted to this day, paying homage to feats of strength via fitness competitions hosted in gyms across the country.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 20 Dec. 2024
Cockroaches are also incredibly adept at crossing various terrains and can even climb walls, which are feats things like small robots often struggle with.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 15 Dec. 2024
This week, Swift manages both feats.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Ravens, magpies and even common urban crows have demonstrated impressive feats of intelligence, from using traffic lights to crack nuts to remembering human faces and even holding grudges.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Among the feats was re-creating London’s luxe underground nightclub Café de Paris, which in real life was hit by a bomb on March 8, 1941.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
Ooh and ahh at a holiday circus featuring acrobatic feats.
—Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 29 Nov. 2024
Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
The monument is composed of rocks transported from far and wide—impressive feats of shipping for its Neolithic builders.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
The year prior, in 2011, the first annual Festivus Games was held and is hosted to this day, paying homage to feats of strength via fitness competitions hosted in gyms across the country.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 20 Dec. 2024
Cockroaches are also incredibly adept at crossing various terrains and can even climb walls, which are feats things like small robots often struggle with.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 15 Dec. 2024
This week, Swift manages both feats.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Ravens, magpies and even common urban crows have demonstrated impressive feats of intelligence, from using traffic lights to crack nuts to remembering human faces and even holding grudges.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Among the feats was re-creating London’s luxe underground nightclub Café de Paris, which in real life was hit by a bomb on March 8, 1941.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
Ooh and ahh at a holiday circus featuring acrobatic feats.
—Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 29 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feats
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But subtle little things — developments unlikely to make headlines – can also be big winners.—
Dewayne Bevil,
Orlando Sentinel,
28 Dec. 2024
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But now things are getting even more messy.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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The plaintiffs seek damages, restitution, and penalties, arguing that the defendants' actions resulted in fraud and unjust enrichment.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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At the same time, record global temperatures and California’s aggressive regulatory actions served as stark reminders of the urgency of balancing energy growth with sustainability.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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To be sure, his presidency was deeply troubled by high inflation, gas lines and the Iran hostage crisis, but he is increasingly seen more favorably by historians as having accomplished some far-reaching achievements.—
Storer H. Rowley,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2025
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President Joe Biden has announced the latest recipients of the National Medal of Science and the National Medal of Technology and Innovation—the nation’s highest honors for exemplary achievements and leadership in science and technology.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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Use the holiday season to evaluate the past year’s accomplishments, challenges, and lessons.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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During his time on the campaign trail, Biden struggled to reconcile this issue and tell a story of his climate accomplishments in a high profile, coherent nature while, as Sunrise noted.—
Alex J. Rouhandeh,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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This year’s festival will have more than 10 stages and will debut the first Roo Residency with King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, featuring performances across three sets over three days.—
Mesfin Fekadu,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Jan. 2025
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The 42-year-old yoga teacher is a legend among reality TV obsessives of my generation, with a dominant streak of Survivor performances from 2006 to 2010, including a win and a runner-up finish.—
Samantha Allen,
Them,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Feats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feats. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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