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
Each of its first two seasons opens with multiple—some might say too many—episodes reenacting the central crimes with a level of self-aware salaciousness that makes the typical TV-MA docudrama look like children’s programming.
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Judy Berman, Time, 6 Oct. 2025
The post began with a video of the former costars reenacting a famous scene from the hit series.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Even internet games are reenacting the shooting and holding virtual parties celebrating Kirk’s death.
—Amy Delaura, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Judy Berman, Time, 6 Oct. 2025
The post began with a video of the former costars reenacting a famous scene from the hit series.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Even internet games are reenacting the shooting and holding virtual parties celebrating Kirk’s death.
—Amy Delaura, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reenacting
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McNeeley intends on performing wherever Lee places him on the court, tapping into his gritty demeanor, and nodded in virtual appreciation when Lee’s words were relayed to him.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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At the time of the store opening in September, Jobling said the John Varvatos brand was performing well, despite macroeconomic challenges, with a steady wholesale channel and strong sales in its full-price stores.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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These activists also suggested that none of these celebrities spoke up about Hamas executing Palestinians in the streets of Gaza this week.—
Elizabeth Wagmeister,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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While executing a high-risk Coast-to-Coast maneuver, Rollins appeared to have injured his shoulder.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This is no longer -- the Department of Justice is no longer the premier prosecuting office in America.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Oct. 2025
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The thefts, assaults, and rapes that resulted from these vices often went unpunished, as British commanders prioritized prosecuting the war over protecting civilians.—
Time,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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With this song, YOASOBI sings about continuing to dance on stage and committing to their roles, even without applause or in the face of ridicule.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
17 Oct. 2025
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His teammates have noticed his progression offensively, while still committing to being solid in the defensive and neutral zones.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Ukraine is currently negotiating with its international partners to increase natural gas imports by about 30% as the winter approaches, according to energy minister Svitlana Grynchuk.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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The partnership was built to oversee all of La Liga’s commercial and development activity in the region, as well as negotiating media rights on their behalf.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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Roelofs, who published her findings in a paper in the journal Geophysical Research Letters, has now proved this by recreating the gully formation process in a laboratory setting.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Oct. 2025
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From 10,000 fans packing Town Square for homecoming rallies to alumni recreating Carroll’s original championship sign, the city’s investment runs deep.—
Charles Baggarly
October 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Oct. 2025
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Joist ceilings are painted white, and wallpaper depicting pink roses is stretched across a wall.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Video circulated widely on social media showing the aftermath of the shooting, depicting a man on the ground in front of a car and another man standing holding a gun.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Reenacting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reenacting. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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