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
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.
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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.
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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.
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Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
Rosenblatt was fired from the police department in 2020 over a photo reenacting McClain's death.
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Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
Dramatically reenacting the scene in the special, Foxx’s legs tremble, his eyes wide.
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Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
Each spoke about the weight of reenacting moments from a living person’s life; Yarris, now free, was a frequent presence at both table reads and performances.
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Alex Jhamb Burns,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2026
Barbie Ferreira stars as Margot, a content moderator who comes across some disturbing videos reenacting murders from the original Faces of Death.
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Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
Ever since Sydney had brought Victor back from the dead, his power had been glitching, his body reenacting the same electrical surge that had stopped his heart back at Lockland, fifteen years before.
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Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Apr. 2026
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
Dramatically reenacting the scene in the special, Foxx’s legs tremble, his eyes wide.
—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
Each spoke about the weight of reenacting moments from a living person’s life; Yarris, now free, was a frequent presence at both table reads and performances.
—
Alex Jhamb Burns,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2026
Barbie Ferreira stars as Margot, a content moderator who comes across some disturbing videos reenacting murders from the original Faces of Death.
—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
Ever since Sydney had brought Victor back from the dead, his power had been glitching, his body reenacting the same electrical surge that had stopped his heart back at Lockland, fifteen years before.
—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reenacting
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When a company is performing well, investors assume success will continue.
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Rolling Stone and Page Six report that Nicks is performing at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding next week, on July 3, at Madison Square Garden.
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Markets may not simply reward utilities exposed to electricity demand growth, but rather those capable of executing projects at unprecedented scale and complexity.
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In May, Reuters reported that a Sudanese RSF commander who had been arrested after videos surfaced of him executing people in El Fasher was released from prison and is back on the battlefield, back to active duty.
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Last month, Judge Crenshaw concluded that while there was insufficient evidence to prove actual vindictiveness, the government could not justify its sudden shift from wanting to deport Abrego Garcia to prosecuting him.
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Charging and prosecuting cases involving traffic and vessel collisions resulting in fatalities are always difficult decisions.
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Blackstone is committing $5 billion in initial equity to the venture, with plans to bring 500 megawatts of capacity online by 2027 and scale from there.
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Limited runs allow film and television stars to enjoy a turn on the stage without committing to a nine-month contract.
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Twice already, in November of 2025 and February of this year, the seven states involved in re-negotiating water rights and use along with the 100-year old treaty kicked the can down the road and failed to come to an agreement on water sharing.
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Now lawmakers and Newsom are negotiating further cuts.
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More in Culture Photo Album Take a look at these photos of the week, depicting medieval armored combat in France, an early harvest in Romania, and more.
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There’s the lively battle scene depicting the nobleman Charles Stanhope defending Jamaica (which had been made a British territory in 1655 and remained one until 1962) from France, the United States’ ally in the Revolutionary War.
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Crafted in white gold, the necklace was adorned with a pavé of blue and light blue sapphires, Paraiba tourmalines and diamonds — all brilliant-cut — recreating the depth and movement of the water.
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In 2020, Ramírez reunited with Jon Heder for a Burger King commercial, recreating their iconic cafeteria scene to promote BK's cheesy tots.
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“Reenacting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reenacting. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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