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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Russia has not rediscovered its imperial destiny.
—Jeremy Shapiro, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025
Away from the hustle and bustle of the shelter environment, these canines often rediscover their sense of self, allowing interests and personality to come to the fore in the process.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
The band was born from a combination of college burnout and three women trying to rediscover their passion for music, said Camilla Vaitaitis, the group’s guitarist and lead vocalist.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2025
It was rediscovered by Gen Z TikTok influencers in recent years who styled the cuddly toy as home decor and emotional support items.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
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Jeremy Shapiro, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025
Away from the hustle and bustle of the shelter environment, these canines often rediscover their sense of self, allowing interests and personality to come to the fore in the process.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
The band was born from a combination of college burnout and three women trying to rediscover their passion for music, said Camilla Vaitaitis, the group’s guitarist and lead vocalist.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2025
It was rediscovered by Gen Z TikTok influencers in recent years who styled the cuddly toy as home decor and emotional support items.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
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“Rediscover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rediscover. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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