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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Recent Examples of reenact
Palm Sunday is celebrated by Christians by reenacting Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem with processions, waving palm branches, and conducting special church services.
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Julia Gomez, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
The main set of the Apple TV show’s Venice shoot is the Palazzo del Cinema, where the festival’s upcoming 83rd edition is being reenacted for the show six months in advance.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
The first festival-like celebration occurred in 1927, when a group of school children reenacted the first tree planting, Mayhew said.
—Chandelis Duster, NPR, 23 Mar. 2026
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.
—Eric Lob, The Conversation, 2 Mar. 2026
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Julia Gomez, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
The main set of the Apple TV show’s Venice shoot is the Palazzo del Cinema, where the festival’s upcoming 83rd edition is being reenacted for the show six months in advance.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
The first festival-like celebration occurred in 1927, when a group of school children reenacted the first tree planting, Mayhew said.
—Chandelis Duster, NPR, 23 Mar. 2026
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.
—Eric Lob, The Conversation, 2 Mar. 2026
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Her son, Anand Bhosle, told reporters that her last rites will be performed on Monday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The Demon Hunters’ song picked up a Grammy win, a first for the genre of K-pop, and KATSEYE performed during the best new artist mashup at the award show’s broadcast ceremony.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Apr. 2026
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McMahon is one of only a few who have thrived in both Administrations—likely because of her ability to execute on both visions.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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As the governments of US and Iran try to negotiate a peace deal, many Iranians are still being arrested, tortured and executed, according to rights groups.—
Dana Karni,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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Uthmeier is the same attorney general who threatens to have the governor remove Orlando-area State Attorney Monique Worrell, a Democrat, for not prosecuting cases his way.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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The landlord was prosecuted and convicted.—
George Skelton,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Matise, a senior right-hander who has committed to Lewis, found out that Caravan coach Brian Hurry was one win shy of 700 for his career.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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He is also accused of felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury, obstruction of justice, witness tampering and committing a violent offense in the presence of a child.—
Stepheny Price , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Whether the teams ultimately relocate or negotiate new arrangements to stay, the 2026 World Cup offers a unique moment to experience this venue in a completely different context.—
Taylor Haught,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2026
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Vance had been slated to travel alongside special envoy Steve Witkoff and senior adviser Jared Kushner to lead a US delegation to negotiate with Iranian officials.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Reenact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reenact. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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