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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Poking fun at the moment Kim accused sister Kourtney Kardashian of copying her by having the singer perform at her wedding, the SKIMS founder reenacted the siblings' feud from season 3 of The Kardashians.
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Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 19 July 2024
Lego Harry Potter Quidditch Trunk Kids can reenact a Quidditch match with this portable Lego kit.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 16 July 2024
Most evil move: Killing a woman in a bathtub as a way of reenacting a childhood trauma.
—and Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 25 June 2024
The news outlet, citing an email school officials sent parents and families of the students involved, reports that police reenacted a crime and students unexpectedly heard screaming and fake gunshots behind where they were seated.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 7 June 2024
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Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 19 July 2024
Lego Harry Potter Quidditch Trunk Kids can reenact a Quidditch match with this portable Lego kit.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 16 July 2024
Most evil move: Killing a woman in a bathtub as a way of reenacting a childhood trauma.
—and Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 25 June 2024
The news outlet, citing an email school officials sent parents and families of the students involved, reports that police reenacted a crime and students unexpectedly heard screaming and fake gunshots behind where they were seated.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 7 June 2024
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“Reenact.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reenact. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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