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

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Final Thoughts Just as my village rediscovered its strength through nourishment and shared purpose, organizations must find their unifying thread—that deeper principle that connects people, fosters collaboration and fuels innovation. Barbara Wittmann, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025 Storytelling has the power to rediscover, reimagine and bring fresh perspectives to the world around us. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Mar. 2025 Together is about going back to basics, rediscovering the simple, thrilling essence of live performance. Greg Evans, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2025 Defense wins playoff series, and the Knicks have rediscovered their defensive DNA in his absence, though the stops immediately coincided with Robinson’s return to action, suggesting New York was already improving on defense before the captain went down due to injury. Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rediscover

Word History

First Known Use

1621, in the meaning defined above

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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 23 Mar. 2025.

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