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
So he takes that as the okay to reenact the Battle of Gettysburg on his plate, complete with sound effects of gunfire and muted cries of “Charge!”
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
