rediscover
verb
re·dis·cov·er
(ˌ)rē-di-ˈskə-vər 
rediscovered; rediscovering; rediscovers
: to discover (something lost or forgotten) again
In America we have only recently rediscovered the use of wild greens.—
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rediscovery
noun
plural rediscoveries
The rediscovery of the woodpecker was touted by cryptozoologists as proof that animals thought long extinct may still exist.
—Benjamin Radford
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But every time the noise does clear, there's a chance to rediscover the thrill of the journey.
—Sheldon Pearce, NPR, 16 June 2026
In an outdoor film scene dominated by narratives of man versus nature, this story would be about men and women rediscovering a natural world that their ancestors knew well.
—Joe Sills, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, many families are rediscovering the places, traditions and flavors that help tell the nation's story.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
With the murky rights issues that have befallen many ’90s indies cleared up, the film is ready to be rediscovered by a new generation.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
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Sheldon Pearce, NPR, 16 June 2026
In an outdoor film scene dominated by narratives of man versus nature, this story would be about men and women rediscovering a natural world that their ancestors knew well.
—Joe Sills, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, many families are rediscovering the places, traditions and flavors that help tell the nation's story.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
With the murky rights issues that have befallen many ’90s indies cleared up, the film is ready to be rediscovered by a new generation.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
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“Rediscover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rediscover. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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