rediscover

verb

re·​dis·​cov·​er (ˌ)rē-di-ˈskə-vər How to pronounce rediscover (audio)
rediscovered; rediscovering; rediscovers

transitive verb

: 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

Examples of rediscover in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Many Oneidas, at first, adopted some pan-Indigenous practices, but soon rediscovered their tribe’s unique styles of dancing and drum performances. Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 26 June 2024 Kimi Hill, Obata’s granddaughter, also joins the pod, explaining how her grandfather’s work has recently been rediscovered almost 50 years after his death. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 June 2024 The film follows the story of a widowed NBA player named Tony, who embarks on a journey to rediscover himself after experiencing significant hardships. Essence, 21 June 2024 As the moon and Mercury harmonize, rediscovering old ephemera is soothing for your soul. USA TODAY, 10 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for rediscover 

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Word History

First Known Use

1621, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rediscover was in 1621

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“Rediscover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rediscover. Accessed 3 Jul. 2024.

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