rediscovered; rediscovering; rediscovers

transitive verb

: to discover (something lost or forgotten) again
In America we have only recently rediscovered the use of wild greens.—Jasper White
Want to rediscover the joys and surprises of great literature? We're spending 2016 reading and discussing great novels …—Slate.com
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

Examples of rediscover in a Sentence

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Businesses that rediscover its values will gain what their velocity-chasing competitors cannot buy, borrow, or automate. — Matt Alt, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026 After nearly a century, America has rediscovered the wealth tax. — Christopher Marquis, Time, 16 Oct. 2026 As the two develop a romance, Sara rediscovers her passion for dance while navigating cultural differences and pursuing her dreams. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 Bealls is launching its first national ad campaign, encouraging shoppers to rediscover the idea of a treasure hunt for the holiday season. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rediscover

Word History

First Known Use

1621, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rediscover was in 1621

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“Rediscover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rediscover. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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