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reenacting

verb

present participle of reenact
as in performing
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 reenacting Both films show their stunted couples attempting to start over, reenacting the beginning of their relationship, when everything was terrifyingly and beautifully undetermined. — Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026 Agents with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives assisted the sheriff’s office, reenacting the scenarios that Stork described, according to the arrest report. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026 In addition to reenacting that throw, Williams suggested a Chicago skyline background for the cover to emulate Michael Jordan’s iconic 1985 Nike campaign. — The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 8 July 2026 For example, members of the Lexington Minute Men, a volunteer reenacting group, must appear historically accurate at a close distance. — Melanie Stetson Freeman, Christian Science Monitor, 26 June 2026 The women are seen reenacting their iconic one-liners from their most dramatic moments on the shows, right before the trailer gives a sneak peek into the tension and drama that will unfold on their trip. — Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026 Sotnychenko’s sophomore feature follows a Ukrainian artist who embarks on a project reenacting political assassinations across Europe, driven by a desire to escape. — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 21 June 2026 Today he can be found dressed as Revere at the Paul Revere House or, on special occasions, reenacting the revolutionary’s famous midnight ride. — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026 Rosenblatt was fired from the police department in 2020 over a photo reenacting McClain's death. — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 5 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reenacting
  1. performing
  2. executing
  3. prosecuting
  4. committing
  5. negotiating
  6. depicting
  7. recreating
Verb
  • Sandy praises her crew for performing efficiently under pressure, and gives out the $1,807 each of them earned from a $23,500 tip.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The Best Samsung Watch Deal Based on our review, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is a clear top choice for budget-conscious Android fans seeking a high-performing, compatible smartwatch.
    — Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of performing
Verb
  • Chicago made it to the postseason with Ben Johnson calling the plays and Caleb Williams executing them last season.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
  • More than 30 guns, including numerous pistols, rifles and shotguns, a crossbow, tactical gear, ammunition and electronics, were found by authorities while executing three search warrants at residences associated with the attackers.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of executing
Verb
  • What the attorney general job entails The attorney general acts as Rhode Island’s top law enforcement officer, overseeing more than 250 staffers prosecuting felony cases and defending state agencies against civil lawsuits.
    — Katie Mulvaney, The Providence Journal, 10 Sep. 2026
  • So far, New Mexico is the only state that pushed the case toward a trial as part of its go-it-alone approach to prosecuting Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram.
    — MIKELLA SCHUETTLER, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of prosecuting
Verb
  • Lopez was serving a 29-year term for committing an assault with a firearm in Los Angeles County, authorities said.
    — Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Robinson also helped advise Lizzie on her appearance, coaching her to appear more innocent, more feminine and incapable of committing such a horrific crime.
    — Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of committing
Verb
  • The Reframe Employers have spent years negotiating the part of the health plan that is easiest to see.
    — Jennifer Schaefer, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Yes, a debt relief company may be able to help after a lawsuit has been filed — particularly in terms of negotiating a lower lump-sum settlement on the debt.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of negotiating
Verb
  • The Wilmington Police Department is aware of a video circulating on-line allegedly depicting the argument and alleged assault.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Another student at the Kendall-area school said Cardoso showed her a video depicting a boy between 12 and 14 having sex with a woman.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of depicting
Verb
  • The result is an event that mixes coffee and cold plunges with music and fitness, recreating the party atmosphere around a completely different centerpiece.
    — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Rather than simply recreating the 1944 MoMA exhibition, the Frost presentation expands the story through additional artworks, photographs, correspondence and archival material.
    — Dennys Matos, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of recreating

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“Reenacting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reenacting. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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