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
Benjamin Radford
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From the lush forests of Green Spain to the volcanic silhouettes of the Canary Islands, travelers are rediscovering this country and the living heritage of its diverse regions.
—Spain Tourism, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
The band eventually split, but a decade later, the recordings were rediscovered and became a cult hit.
—Kelly Puente, Nashville Tennessean, 16 Dec. 2025
In seeking relief, Nwadiugwu rediscovered the power of slowing down, breathing deeply, and practicing self-care, tending to her skin.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 13 Dec. 2025
Naturally, with Dudley's help, the bishop eventually rediscovers the true meaning of Christmas, a message that The Bishop's Wife ably passes along to its holiday audience.
—Gwen Ihnat, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Dec. 2025
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Spain Tourism, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
The band eventually split, but a decade later, the recordings were rediscovered and became a cult hit.
—Kelly Puente, Nashville Tennessean, 16 Dec. 2025
In seeking relief, Nwadiugwu rediscovered the power of slowing down, breathing deeply, and practicing self-care, tending to her skin.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 13 Dec. 2025
Naturally, with Dudley's help, the bishop eventually rediscovers the true meaning of Christmas, a message that The Bishop's Wife ably passes along to its holiday audience.
—Gwen Ihnat, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Dec. 2025
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“Rediscover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rediscover. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.
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