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
Display him in a flight or bowing pose, or reenact scenes from The Prisoner of Azkaban.
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Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
The cast of Sing Sing will perform an off-Broadway rendition of the play Breaking the Mummy’s Code, a time-traveling musical comedy originally staged at Sing Sing correctional facility in 2005 and reenacted in the A24 film.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2025
Nativity pageants reenacting the story of Mary and Joseph seeking shelter in Bethlehem and finding rejection, until being welcomed in a stable for the birth of Jesus, have been central to religious Christmas seasons for generations.
—Whitney Eulich, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Dec. 2024
Ceremonial swearing-in: After the officially swearing in on the floor, senators will head to the old Senate chamber to reenact the swearing in for a photo op with the vice President.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
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Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
The cast of Sing Sing will perform an off-Broadway rendition of the play Breaking the Mummy’s Code, a time-traveling musical comedy originally staged at Sing Sing correctional facility in 2005 and reenacted in the A24 film.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2025
Nativity pageants reenacting the story of Mary and Joseph seeking shelter in Bethlehem and finding rejection, until being welcomed in a stable for the birth of Jesus, have been central to religious Christmas seasons for generations.
—Whitney Eulich, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Dec. 2024
Ceremonial swearing-in: After the officially swearing in on the floor, senators will head to the old Senate chamber to reenact the swearing in for a photo op with the vice President.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
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According to a probable-cause affidavit obtained by NJ.com, troopers performing a load securement check asked to examine how the tractor-trailer’s doors were sealed.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Other performances were more obviously cathartic, such as the aptly named ‘Emergency Concert’ performed by Treppenhaus Quartet from Germany.—
Anna Haines,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The episode captures Brandt’s tireless dedication, from lacing up her pointe shoes to executing perfect pirouettes in the middle of a New York City street.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2025
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The crime Sigmon, 67, is being executed for the 2001 baseball bat killings of his ex-girlfriend's parents at their home in Greenville County.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2025
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The judge’s ruling prohibits the Idaho Attorney General’s Office from prosecuting doctors providing that care.—
Chantelle Lee,
TIME,
7 Mar. 2025
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However, back in 2008, Davis allegedly agreed to a proffer agreement with authorities connected to an L.A. task force, which would have granted him immunity from being prosecuted in the case.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
6 Mar. 2025
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During this time, Hackman committed to acting, joining the Pasadena Playhouse in California at age 22.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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Additionally, investors must commit between $800,000 and $1 million and create at least 10 jobs for American workers.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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During the meeting, Trump berated Zelensky, accusing him of insufficient gratitude for U.S. military support and pressuring him to negotiate a peace deal with Russia under terms dictated by the Trump administration.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Merz won’t take over as chancellor until after his conservative party has negotiated the formation of a new government with the social democrats—a process that could take weeks if not months.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Reenact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reenact. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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