reenact

verb

Definition of reenactnext
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 Sotnychenko’s sophomore feature follows a Ukrainian artist who embarks on a project reenacting political assassinations across Europe, driven by a desire to escape. — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 21 June 2026 However, the citation was in regard to explaining irreparable harm, meaning a type of harm that monetary damages can’t cure and one that applies to college athletes who miss games, practices and other opportunities for NFL development that will never be replayed or reenacted. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 June 2026 Books, movies, and museums have become increasingly interactive, but there's still nothing quite like standing in the very places where fossils and relics were discovered, or watching history reenacted. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 12 June 2026 Today he can be found dressed as Revere at the Paul Revere House or, on special occasions, reenacting the revolutionary’s famous midnight ride. — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for reenact
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reenact
  1. perform
  2. execute
  3. prosecute
  4. commit
  5. negotiate
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  • Mobile dog grooming is a professional grooming service performed inside a specially outfitted van that travels to the client’s location.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
  • Bad Bunny seamlessly moved from the stage to the couture scene, performing on Sunday night at Plenitude Arena in Paris, before turning heads the next morning at Schiaparelli’s show at the Petit Palais in a butter yellow suit.
    — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 10 July 2026
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  • The community services district worked with Environmental Science Associates to execute the requirement, including consulting with Native American tribal partners.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
  • In a July 9 Facebook post, the Nebraska Humane Society said its personnel executed a search warrant at a West Omaha residence following an anonymous tip about animals’ well-being.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Definition of execute
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  • In 2011, the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office investigated land deals tied to Kramer but did not prosecute him.
    — Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • Any fraud that might be turned up in an investigation, Ray wrote, couldn't be prosecuted, because the statute of limitations – the legal deadline to bring a criminal case – has expired.
    — Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Definition of prosecute
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  • Looking on in street clothes was 6-foot-5, 305-pound offensive tackle Lucas Rhoa, a Texas commit who can’t wait to throw his weight around when the pads come on.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
  • As a genealogist, Baxter has helped over 150 people trace their ancestral roots through her organization Our Genetic Legacy, a nonprofit committed to uncovering the hidden histories of Black and Indigenous people.
    — Amara Evering, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026
Definition of commit
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  • The action risks escalating tensions while the United States and Iran negotiate on a long-term peace agreement that addresses Iran's nuclear capacity.
    — Joey Garrison, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • Sellers and buyers can still negotiate their own prices, particularly since buyers are often purchasing hundreds or thousands of pieces at a time.
    — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 8 July 2026
Definition of negotiate

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“Reenact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reenact. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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