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 In addition to reenacting that throw, Williams suggested a Chicago skyline background for the cover to emulate Michael Jordan’s iconic 1985 Nike campaign. — The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 8 July 2026 There's mini golf to represent Augusta National, photo opportunities to reenact movies shot around the state, and samples of famous Georgia produce, like peaches and Vidalia onions. — Madeline Montgomery, CBS News, 1 July 2026 For example, members of the Lexington Minute Men, a volunteer reenacting group, must appear historically accurate at a close distance. — Melanie Stetson Freeman, Christian Science Monitor, 26 June 2026 The women are seen reenacting their iconic one-liners from their most dramatic moments on the shows, right before the trailer gives a sneak peek into the tension and drama that will unfold on their trip. — Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 24 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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  • The Republican nominee also said the work agreements that allow many state employees to perform their jobs remotely need reform as well.
    — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Ogbonnaya, who performs under his first name, will be on the bill; so will No-Fi RPM, a live-mixing series that Curran and Farlee run with collaborators Estevan Medina, Dillon Kelley and Patrick Mitchell.
    — Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of perform
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  • Bobby’s color palette is bizarre, and her idea of a sash that transforms into a shawl scarf is really cool but executed poorly.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Adding a dose of Rosenwald’s no-nonsense business acumen to our current efforts to execute good works would really help.
    — Harold Pollack, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of execute
Verb
  • With double jeopardy, the Constitution protects defendants from being prosecuted for the same crime twice.
    — Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The case was investigated by and prosecuted by the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit in the Office of the Chief State’s Attorney.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of prosecute
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  • But in Saturday’s game, the cornerback’s tendency to commit errors popped up, as he was flagged for two penalties in coverage.
    — Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The complaint argues that Gomez, Teefey and Pierson allegedly committed securities fraud, common-law fraud and breach of contract; the suit seeks rescission of the investment contract and damages.
    — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of commit
Verb
  • The mogul has told investors the company is willing to negotiate a settlement with Bonta in hopes of completing the massive merger as soon as possible.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • If Peltz moves forward this time, Trian would first submit the proposal via a regulatory filing and Wendy's independent directors would then decide whether to negotiate directly with Peltz's firm or run a broader auction process.
    — Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of negotiate

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“Reenact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reenact. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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