reenact
- a word derived from enact.
Example Sentences
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In sixth grade, I discovered the subculture of living history, which is built around enthusiasts who research, reconstruct and reenact past eras.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 23, 2025
I really like how you show the development of the space over time as well as that you recreate the space for the artists to recall their emotions and experiences and reenact certain scenes.
From Salon ● Mar. 21, 2025
On TikTok, creators reenact the thrill that only a talking tree and canned thunder can bring, oohing and ahhing in mock terror as lights flash amid the faux greenery.
From Slate ● Nov. 30, 2024
In some scenes, the actors reenact key moments alongside family members; in others, they question, challenge or reflect.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 23, 2024
“I could reenact it once we both have phones again,” Josie offered in a whisper.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
