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
The first festival-like celebration occurred in 1927, when a group of school children reenacted the first tree planting, Mayhew said.
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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
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
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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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reenact
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While many people have been introduced to English choral services through the angelic voices of the choristers in flowing robes and Elizabethan ruffs who sing at royal weddings and carol services, choirs perform every day in much more humble settings.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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This year, the ritual was performed by his successor, Leo XIV, the first American Pope.—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2026
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For something different, Cinkō Asian Latino Grill stands out as a kosher restaurant that brings together Asian and South American flavors in a way that feels both unexpected and well executed.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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The Bruins went to the floor exercise to execute their most important rotation of the season.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The District Attorney’s Office already has an Economic Crimes and Consumer Protection division that prosecutes such cases.—
Adam Summers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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On Friday, Khalid Aleisir, the minister of culture, information, antiquities and Tourism condemned the attack and called for designating the RSF a terrorist organization and prosecuting its members.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Gluting committed after finding that fit at Oklahoma.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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In both, the Twins took advantage of some poor infield defense from the Rays, who committed three errors in the game, on their way to victory.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2026
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At the time, Epstein was serving his 18-month sentence in the Palm Beach County stockade but was allowed to spend 12 hours a day, six days a week, in his office under a work-release program his attorneys had negotiated.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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Spice levels are negotiated with shorthand, on a scale from one to five.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Reenact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reenact. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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