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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According to a Statista 2023 survey, 40% of workers in the UK have resumed full-time office attendance or hybrid work, and many are rediscovering the convenience and escapism of books during their journeys. Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025 However, Thibodeau remains confident Anunoby will rediscover his rhythm, citing his career average of 37.2% as evidence. Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2025 Old-fashioned in his own time, rediscovered decades after his death, and revered ever since, his music has proven adaptable, indestructible, perpetually influential, and immune to fashion. Justin Davidson, Vulture, 22 Jan. 2025 Wall Street rediscovered its winning ways last week, thanks to some promising inflation data. Zev Fima, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for rediscover 

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 6 Feb. 2025.

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