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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Thousands of people attend the festivities, during which villagers wearing 18th-century period costumes reenact the 1781 Siege of Pensacola, a turning point in the American Revolution.
—
Geraldo L. Cadava,
The Atlantic,
3 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.
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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
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Geraldo L. Cadava,
The Atlantic,
3 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
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“Reenact.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reenact. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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