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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Under the guidance of Julian Nagelsmann, Germany has rediscovered its attacking rhythm and pressing intensity, signaling a potential return to the elite.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
From rediscovering your own traditions to indulging in guilt-free rest, here’s how to make a solo season feel special, restorative, and full of meaning.
—Essence, 4 Nov. 2025
The Vikings defense rediscovered its aggressive ways, too, with linebacker Eric Wilson constantly plucking at the Lions’ shaky interior.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
The scenes between Bai and Wang (A Place Called Silence) are among the strongest, revealing the push-and-pull of two lonely people in their early 40s rediscovering Chengdu at the same time, albeit for different reasons.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
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Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
From rediscovering your own traditions to indulging in guilt-free rest, here’s how to make a solo season feel special, restorative, and full of meaning.
—Essence, 4 Nov. 2025
The Vikings defense rediscovered its aggressive ways, too, with linebacker Eric Wilson constantly plucking at the Lions’ shaky interior.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
The scenes between Bai and Wang (A Place Called Silence) are among the strongest, revealing the push-and-pull of two lonely people in their early 40s rediscovering Chengdu at the same time, albeit for different reasons.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
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“Rediscover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rediscover. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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