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as in achievement
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 thing
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 feat
The feat matches the record set in 2002 by Jake the Polydactyl Cat from Canada.
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Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
5 July 2026
Haaland quickly emerged as one of the World Cup’s breakout stars, both for his Herculean feats on the field and his viral moments off of it.
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Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
5 July 2026
That’s a feat accomplished by only 1 in 400 students who take the exam, according to ACT Communications Director Juan Elizondo.
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Alexandra Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
Even amidst cyclists’ extraterrestrial feats, their ability to recover defies belief.
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
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Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
5 July 2026
Haaland quickly emerged as one of the World Cup’s breakout stars, both for his Herculean feats on the field and his viral moments off of it.
—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
5 July 2026
That’s a feat accomplished by only 1 in 400 students who take the exam, according to ACT Communications Director Juan Elizondo.
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Alexandra Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
Even amidst cyclists’ extraterrestrial feats, their ability to recover defies belief.
—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feat
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The Oscar-winning actor will receive the Golden Lion lifetime achievement award at the 83rd annual Venice Film Festival.
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That’s a major achievement for the local industry, which has been held back by limited distribution channels, fragmented networks, and a lack of market-ready skills.
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This was most obvious during Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour, when brands capitalized on all things Taylor — friendship bracelets, themed drinks and even concert outfits.
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Eliminating that gap is one of the hardest things an organization can do.
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Born Joseph Frank Keaton, the actor was a star of vaudeville and early film, known for his prowess at physical comedy and stunt work.
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The Atlanta Braves will play on the fourth, complete with live performances, a motorcycle stunt performance, a cannon display and other activities.
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But even after a lifetime of effort to push this country forward, his story, vision and accomplishments are still just being acknowledged.
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Due to the difficulty of the greens, that feels like a major accomplishment.
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Politicians deploy its propulsive power to justify their deeds and appetites.
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While Carmella Charrington and advocates have called the saga around her home deed theft, the State Attorney General’s Office concluded in 2025 the matter was not deed theft, but rather a property dispute among the relatives of the building’s former owners.
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Apple knows what its doing; its vertical integration affords more co-optimization opportunities that the Windows PC ecosystem simply can’t match due to the near infinite mix of potential hardware and software configurations.
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While many assumed the jewelry designer had a hand in designing her engagement ring, Meyer clarified in the comments that the proposal — and the ring — were all Ogunlesi's doing.
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Some critics on social media counter that the gatherings risk turning spirituality into spectacle, performance and commodity all at once.
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Rendon’s attitude and performance became so disappointing that the Angels effectively told him to stay away in 2026 and restructured the final year of his contract.
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Blanche has previously defended the DOJ's actions in response to the transparency law.
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Other signs of scam communications include requesting money or sensitive information, threatening legal action or arrest or pressuring the victim to take immediate action, a Microsoft spokesperson told the Herald.
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“Feat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feat. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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