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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Perhaps even more important, the Comets rediscovered their abilities in transition.
—Nathan Dunn, Kansas City Star, 19 Jan. 2026
But with 11 points against Portland on Saturday, Hachimura appears to be rediscovering his form, Redick said.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
The Kodak Ektar Reusable H35 Half Frame Film Camera gives photos a cool, vintage look that makes reliving the trip genuinely fun, like rediscovering memories instead of scrolling past them.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2026
Learn what dating looks like in different cultures, witness the devastation when crushes go sideways, and enjoy the redemption when couples rediscover their spark and move forward.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Jan. 2026
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Nathan Dunn, Kansas City Star, 19 Jan. 2026
But with 11 points against Portland on Saturday, Hachimura appears to be rediscovering his form, Redick said.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
The Kodak Ektar Reusable H35 Half Frame Film Camera gives photos a cool, vintage look that makes reliving the trip genuinely fun, like rediscovering memories instead of scrolling past them.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2026
Learn what dating looks like in different cultures, witness the devastation when crushes go sideways, and enjoy the redemption when couples rediscover their spark and move forward.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Jan. 2026
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“Rediscover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rediscover. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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