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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Every year on the 10th of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar and the same day as the Battle of Karbala, Shiite Muslims inside and outside of Iran observe Ashura and commemorate the slaying of Hussain by reenacting his death and performing self-flagellation, among other rituals.
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Eric Lob, The Conversation, 2 Mar. 2026
On culturally significant days of the year, performers from what’s known as the Danza Azteca communities gather to reenact the dances of their ancestors.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 1 Mar. 2026
Then Lisa and Yam Yam attempt to reenact the whole thing.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
The Westernaires did not perform Native American dancing or reenact the Battle of Little Bighorn at January’s stock show, Allison told Lane in the emails.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2026
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Eric Lob, The Conversation, 2 Mar. 2026
On culturally significant days of the year, performers from what’s known as the Danza Azteca communities gather to reenact the dances of their ancestors.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 1 Mar. 2026
Then Lisa and Yam Yam attempt to reenact the whole thing.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
The Westernaires did not perform Native American dancing or reenact the Battle of Little Bighorn at January’s stock show, Allison told Lane in the emails.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for reenact
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“Reenact.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reenact. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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