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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Byrne and Chace will play brothers amongst a group of men seeking to rediscover their purpose at the radical Reclaim Retreat that promises the transformation of the modern man.
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As travelers rediscover the road, the cost of driving has been shooting skyward.
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He was sent to Fort Myers essentially to take part in a physical overhaul and to rediscover his swing.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 4 June 2026
As travelers rediscover the road, the cost of driving has been shooting skyward.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
He was sent to Fort Myers essentially to take part in a physical overhaul and to rediscover his swing.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Novelty essentially creates opportunities for couples to rediscover one another outside of the rigid roles their daily life imposes on them.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
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“Rediscover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rediscover. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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