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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Whether Seth Jones can rediscover his game is another (and the early signs are good, especially after his outstanding 3-point effort Saturday). Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025 As her strength grew, Freedman rediscovered her love for the outdoors. Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 17 Jan. 2025 Christian Braun was able to rediscover his jumper in the loss, scoring 22 points on near-perfect shooting from the field. Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2025 Rather, rediscover the joy of learning, exploring new ideas and stepping outside your mental comfort zone. Mark Travers, Forbes, 15 Jan. 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 Jan. 2025.

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