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.—
Jasper White
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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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After the Human Torch reminds her of her tragic past, the Surfer rediscovers her empathy, and decides to sacrifice herself once more.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Can Chivas de Guadalajara rediscover its previously elite form on Saturday night against San Luis and find a huge win?
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 July 2025
Since launching the program in 2017, Re:wild, in conjunction with other wildlife organizations, has rediscovered at least 15 species, including the Omiltemi cottontail rabbit, De Winton's Golden Mole and Wallace's Giant Bee.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 25 July 2025
Now, following her passing, her entire catalog is up, as her old fans rediscover (and perhaps younger fans discover anew) her catalog gems beyond that unexpectedly viral smash.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 23 July 2025
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Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Can Chivas de Guadalajara rediscover its previously elite form on Saturday night against San Luis and find a huge win?
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 July 2025
Since launching the program in 2017, Re:wild, in conjunction with other wildlife organizations, has rediscovered at least 15 species, including the Omiltemi cottontail rabbit, De Winton's Golden Mole and Wallace's Giant Bee.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 25 July 2025
Now, following her passing, her entire catalog is up, as her old fans rediscover (and perhaps younger fans discover anew) her catalog gems beyond that unexpectedly viral smash.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 23 July 2025
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“Rediscover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rediscover. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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