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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
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.
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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
Many star quarterbacks and Hall of Famers finished at least one season in the NFL's top spot in touchdowns or passing yards —Manning never accomplished either of those feats.
—Chantz Martin, Fox News, 28 Nov. 2024
But more than the statistics, Barkley has captured the imagination with some of his feats of athleticism.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
Squirting Oxford University and The University of Manchester researchers have unraveled one of plant life's most curious feats of nature, painstakingly studying this squirting cucumber, scientifically known as Ecballium elaterium.
—New Atlas, 25 Nov. 2024
This is not the easiest of feats, even here at Farm Sanctuary in Watkins Glen, a scenic hamlet in the rolling Finger Lakes region of upstate New York.
—Melanie Stetson Freeman, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Nov. 2024
Ironically, its slight nuances like these that are proving more difficult for robots to account for than seemingly much more impressive feats like lifting heavy objects or even space travel.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 20 Nov. 2024
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
Many star quarterbacks and Hall of Famers finished at least one season in the NFL's top spot in touchdowns or passing yards —Manning never accomplished either of those feats.
—Chantz Martin, Fox News, 28 Nov. 2024
But more than the statistics, Barkley has captured the imagination with some of his feats of athleticism.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
Squirting Oxford University and The University of Manchester researchers have unraveled one of plant life's most curious feats of nature, painstakingly studying this squirting cucumber, scientifically known as Ecballium elaterium.
—New Atlas, 25 Nov. 2024
This is not the easiest of feats, even here at Farm Sanctuary in Watkins Glen, a scenic hamlet in the rolling Finger Lakes region of upstate New York.
—Melanie Stetson Freeman, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Nov. 2024
Ironically, its slight nuances like these that are proving more difficult for robots to account for than seemingly much more impressive feats like lifting heavy objects or even space travel.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 20 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feats
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Traditionally, vehicle owners took their cars and trucks to dealerships, garages and other providers of service for such things as oil changes, tire rotation, battery replacement, and work related to recalls.Bill Koenig, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Do the wonders of the natural world draw you closer to all things green?Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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In the broader regional context, and in addition to its destabilizing actions in Somalia, Ethiopia has not shown any fraction of a genuine political will to reach a deal on its dam on the River Nile.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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External pressures force us to rethink our actions.Nazar Gulyk, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Fans and some drivers argue this system undervalues the weight of regular-season achievements.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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To unlock this potential, organizations can implement several key strategies, including fostering open communication, recognizing achievements, promoting professional development and aligning company values with daily operations.Anna Convery-Pelletier, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Her musical accomplishments aside, there's much to know about Adell.Daniela Avila, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Women are less likely than men to highlight their abilities and accomplishments when presenting themselves to potential employers.Kim Elsesser, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The performances here are exceptional.Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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The 10,000-capacity auditorium, opened in 1952, has hosted performances from a slew of music icons such as Luis Miguel, Gloria Trevi, Shakira, Bon Jovi and Cyndi Lauper.Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Feats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feats. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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