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
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
Rather than being hunched over their game consoles, these guys were reenacting a legend that—according to Liane—dates back to the early Middle Ages, featuring a Catholic maiden called Mata and a Muslim prince called Grifone.
—Lee Marshall, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 May 2026
But a few days later, on a brief holiday near Quebec, she was spotted reenacting the scene, pointing her home-movie camera at her husband and issuing orders in her version of an American accent.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 27 Apr. 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
Every year on the 10th of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar and the same day as the Battle of Karbala, Shiite Muslims inside and outside of Iran observe Ashura and commemorate the slaying of Hussain by reenacting his death and performing self-flagellation, among other rituals.
—Eric Lob, The Conversation, 2 Mar. 2026
Metcalf and Pullman are both wonderful in their shuffling ordinariness, reenacting long-obsolete parental dynamics with a kind of rueful, hopeful denial.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Rather than being hunched over their game consoles, these guys were reenacting a legend that—according to Liane—dates back to the early Middle Ages, featuring a Catholic maiden called Mata and a Muslim prince called Grifone.
—Lee Marshall, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 May 2026
But a few days later, on a brief holiday near Quebec, she was spotted reenacting the scene, pointing her home-movie camera at her husband and issuing orders in her version of an American accent.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 27 Apr. 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
Every year on the 10th of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar and the same day as the Battle of Karbala, Shiite Muslims inside and outside of Iran observe Ashura and commemorate the slaying of Hussain by reenacting his death and performing self-flagellation, among other rituals.
—Eric Lob, The Conversation, 2 Mar. 2026
Metcalf and Pullman are both wonderful in their shuffling ordinariness, reenacting long-obsolete parental dynamics with a kind of rueful, hopeful denial.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reenacting
Verb
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Prada 2 is, in that sense, the model performing exactly as designed.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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Coyle has served as an advisor to many high-performing organizations, including the Navy SEALs, Microsoft, Google, and the Cleveland Guardians.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 May 2026
Verb
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However, dopamine’s key role isn’t in simply executing movements but rather in linking motivation to action.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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Agents executing a search warrant seized the phone and then found a second phone while patting Sprei down, Wang said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
Verb
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The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is prosecuting this case and did not immediately respond Monday to questions posed by The Baltimore Sun.—
Brendan Nordstrom,
Baltimore Sun,
11 May 2026
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Trump fired Comey in his first term, and in his second, became vocal about prosecuting him.—
Richard Hall,
Time,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Renegotiating a bill, solving a household issue, or committing to a longer-range plan may bring relief and momentum at once.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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Joshua Christopher Brooks pleaded guilty on May 1 to voluntary manslaughter and robbery and admitted sentencing enhancements for the personal use of a gun and committing a crime while out on bail.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Marandi served as an adviser to Iran’s negotiating team during the 2015 nuclear talks and still has close ties to the Iranian government.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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The sides having been negotiating since the summer of 2024, and the NFL had begun the hiring process for replacement officials last month.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Budget-conscious passengers, many of them young, formed a seemingly endless security line snaking around the rotunda, which features a twelve-foot-high mural depicting the history of flight.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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On the Season 44 premiere in September 2018, Damon parodied Kavanaugh’s Senate testimony, depicting his belligerence and frequently yelling, referencing beer, among other things — using many of the actual quotes from the hearing.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Explore options for hiking, sightseeing, and recreating outside of Yosemite Valley—and check the park website for real-time conditions, seasonal updates, and more trip-planning tools.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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On this night, that spirit was on full display from families recreating iconic scenes to longtime enthusiasts gathering in celebration of a story that has spanned nearly five decades.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
8 May 2026
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“Reenacting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reenacting. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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