as in to perform
to act out a past event; to enact again
The group reenacted a famous American Civil War battle.
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The movements of the footballers are captured so precisely, users playing the VR game can virtually set foot on the pitch and reenact plays from actual EPL games.
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Ben Dowsett, WIRED, 3 Dec. 2024
His designs are an imaginative feast, with a giraffe standing on stilts, a kangaroo bouncing on a pogo stick, and frogs reenacting Homeric battles.
—Lilian Raji, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Dramatically reenacting the scene in the special, Foxx’s legs tremble, his eyes wide.
—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
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Ben Dowsett, WIRED, 3 Dec. 2024
His designs are an imaginative feast, with a giraffe standing on stilts, a kangaroo bouncing on a pogo stick, and frogs reenacting Homeric battles.
—Lilian Raji, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Dramatically reenacting the scene in the special, Foxx’s legs tremble, his eyes wide.
—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
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Rod Wave Rod Wave will perform at the American Airlines Center in Dallas as part of his Last Lap tour on Saturday, January 18.Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Jan. 2025
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Six other teams also performed worse at home than on the road, including two home teams this playoff weekend: the Baltimore Ravens (hosting the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday night) and the Houston Texans (hosting the Los Angeles Chargers to kick off the playoff slate).Michael Salfino, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Beginning in utero, development is a complex series of events that leads to the ability to execute increasingly complex tasks and to control actions and behaviors.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
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Over the course of two decades, Rita executed 169 transfers, averaging $2.5 million per year.Sean Keane, ABC News, 15 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement While some counties have already begun prosecuting more theft and drug cases as felonies rather than misdemeanors under Proposition 36, experts and advocates believe the long-term effects won’t be felt for at least a year.Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2025
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Cannon dismissed the case in July 2024, arguing that Smith, who was prosecuting the case, was improperly appointed.David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
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As a coach, David is committed to helping artists navigate their careers.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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Determining mental health support and resources especially for local youth was a top priority, Sentry committed $1 million to the cause as the fires would go on to cause $5.5 billion in damages while leaving more than 100 dead.Michael LoRé, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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In 2022, the Israeli parliamentarian Naftali Bennett recalled negotiating with Netanyahu after a recent election failed to yield a clear winner.Ruth Margalit, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
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The labor action sprang up almost a month ago at the height of the Christmas package delivery season, with workers at Amazon facilities dotted across the country picketing for better wages, benefits, and working conditions, and a demand that Amazon negotiate with them on a contract.Matthew Carey, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Reenact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reenact. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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