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
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.
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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
The Westernaires did not perform Native American dancing or reenact the Battle of Little Bighorn at January’s stock show, Allison told Lane in the emails.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2026
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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
The Westernaires did not perform Native American dancing or reenact the Battle of Little Bighorn at January’s stock show, Allison told Lane in the emails.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 24 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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This year, Florida has already executed four people and has three other cases with death warrants signed.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Billy Leon Kearse, 53, was executed on March 17 for the death of Fort Pierce police officer Danny Parrish during a 1991 traffic stop.—
Jim Turner,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 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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But stocks were buoyed by reports that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was willing to negotiate.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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There were no mass demonstrations by the Iranian people against the regime, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps continued to fight even more ferociously, and Khamenei’s death did nothing to bring Iran’s negotiating position onto a more reasonable plane.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Reenact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reenact. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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