as in to perform
to act out a past event; to enact again
The group reenacted a famous American Civil War battle.
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Recent Examples of reenact
Long a holiday in the Black community and now federally recognized, the celebrations kick off each June 19, allowing people to gather, dance, reenact pivotal moments in history, and more.
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Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 20 June 2025
One part barred the government from reenacting immigration policies that separate children and parents for at least eight years.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2025
One component barred the government from reenacting for at least eight years immigration policies that separate children and parents.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
One component of the settlement, which was agreed to in 2023, prohibited the government from reenacting for at least eight years immigration policies that separate children and parents.
—Alex Riggins, Mercury News, 25 July 2025
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Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 20 June 2025
One part barred the government from reenacting immigration policies that separate children and parents for at least eight years.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2025
One component barred the government from reenacting for at least eight years immigration policies that separate children and parents.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
One component of the settlement, which was agreed to in 2023, prohibited the government from reenacting for at least eight years immigration policies that separate children and parents.
—Alex Riggins, Mercury News, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reenact
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When culture starts performing alignment instead of living it, most companies reach for fixes: tighter messaging, new values, more playbooks.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The piece was to be performed at a church near McVeigh's execution site in Terre Haute, Indiana, then recorded and played on the radio so that McVeigh would have a chance to hear it.—
Nate Anderson,
ArsTechnica,
14 Aug. 2025
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Florida is set to execute a death row inmate for the kidnapping and stabbing death of a young woman who was attacked at work more than four decades ago.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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The trailer reveals Park’s character Yun Yi-rang transforming from socialite to business mogul while executing elaborate schemes against corrupt villains.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
18 Aug. 2025
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The charge was dropped last week after his ex-girlfriend refused to prosecute.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Authorities seek to prosecute person responsible New student orientation and registration began Thursday and is scheduled to go until Saturday, while classes begin Monday, according to the school’s academic calendar.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
21 Aug. 2025
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Circuit Court Judge Michelle A. Havas on Aug. 14 ruled police and prosecutors had enough probable cause to establish that a felony was committed, and that Darius Boldery was likely the one who committed it.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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These products cater to consumers who are committed to tanning but wish to avoid UV exposure entirely.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Another few weeks of Russian infantry assaults could achieve that goal, allowing Putin to negotiate with the U.S. and Ukraine from a position of greater advantage.—
Simon Shuster,
Time,
16 Aug. 2025
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Until a decade ago, every La Liga club negotiated its own TV agreement, leading to enormous revenue disparities.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Reenact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reenact. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
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