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

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But these trolls aren’t just for children—they’re for anyone looking to rediscover wonder in art and nature. Lisa Greissinger, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026 Throughout the third season, viewers witness Jackie and Cole navigate not only their evolving relationship and heartbreaking breakup but also their struggles with their pasts and their journey to rediscover their true selves. Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026 Another agent did not need to rediscover the same weakness from scratch. Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 When Etna’s close companion handler Jason is killed after four years in earth-scorching combat, Etna sets out to rediscover his coastal puppyhood home in an unnamed region (Yoon’s details suggest Korea) across a wasteland strewn with refugee camps. Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 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 12 Aug. 2026.

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