reenact
verb
re·en·act
ˌrē-ə-ˈnakt 
reenacted; reenacting; reenacts
1
: to enact (something, such as a law) again
2
: to act or perform again
3
: to repeat the actions of (an earlier event or incident)
Examples of reenact in a Sentence
The group reenacted a famous American Civil War battle.
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Dramatically reenacting the scene in the special, Foxx’s legs tremble, his eyes wide.
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Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Police allege that Bao and Ghez conspired and took part in the Connecticut Dining Hall in reenacting a TikTok video that was going viral on Nov. 7.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 15 Nov. 2024
Carpenter reenacted the scene of Lizzie trying out different outfits, including a large igloo-style dress complete with hood and cuffs.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Las Posadas festivities are primarily held in the U.S., Mexico, Central and South America with participants reenacting Mary and Joseph’s journey.
—Kamren Curiel, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Reenact.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reenact. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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