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
For example, members of the Lexington Minute Men, a volunteer reenacting group, must appear historically accurate at a close distance.
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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.
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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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reenacting
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But performing fealty to that naïve and impoverished picture of judging had become nearly de rigueur for both liberals and conservatives.
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Isolation in many American settlements required a self-reliant approach to performing music.
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The other question mark is whether Red Bull kept him out too long before executing his final pit stop.
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Employees spend less time executing tasks and more time directing work, applying judgment and providing oversight.
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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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Kane went from penalty scorer to committing a foul that led to a Mexico penalty, kicking the leg of Brian Gutiérrez while trying to clear the ball.
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Drop Shots 😱 A player in the girls’ singles was disqualified from her match after committing a cardinal Wimbledon sin.
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The board’s approval of his hire means that the government can begin negotiating his salary and benefits.
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Vahidi has become a major player in formulating Iran’s tough stance in negotiating a possible permanent end to the war with the United States, experts say.
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The biggest of these controversies erupted in April after the president shared a post depicting himself as Jesus Christ, amid his feud with Pope Leo XIV.
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The masks are often vibrant and colorful but sometimes intimidating, depicting superheroes, animals or other symbolic figures.
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Once the Minions stumble into Hollywood, the film pays homage to early slapstick cinema, recreating scenes made famous by Buster Keaton, Charlie Chaplin and Harold Lloyd.
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Persons recreating outdoors, or in campgrounds, should consider seeking sturdy shelter until this storm passes.
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“Reenacting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reenacting. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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