Does anyone else write with a thesaurus?

Discussion in 'Word Mechanics' started by historymom, Jun 18, 2016.

  1. ChickenFreak

    ChickenFreak Contributor Contributor

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    Well, I'm not the boss of you, but I feel that the issue there wouldn't be a thesaurus, but reconsidering whether the concept of "obviously" was being overused.
     
  2. BC Barry

    BC Barry Member

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    I just needed other ways for my people to express themselves. And talking about someone's obvious strength obviously wasn't it. :D

    And yes, I have no life. So I found browsing the thesaurus to be rather entertaining. I know, sad.
     
  3. historymom

    historymom Member

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    That would be my personal forte. ;-)
     
  4. Mikmaxs

    Mikmaxs Senior Member

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    Yes, but only when I've already used a word once and don't want to repeat it too quickly. Usually it'll be something like, 'Crap, I already used the word 'Unanimous' to describe their opinions... Um... 'Concordant'. I like that one.'
     
  5. Aaron Smith

    Aaron Smith Banned Contributor

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    Rarely. Thoughts are multifaceted, though. I can know with certainty that a word exists that is better than word I have written, but I may not remember the word.
     
  6. bonijean2

    bonijean2 Ancient Artists And Storytellers Rock

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    Very seldom because the right words seem to always find their way onto the page keeping pace with the mood of the writing.
     

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