Can you write fewer words and keep the meaning you intended? Of course! If you seek to “find a remedy for” a situation, you simply want to “fix” it. Eliminating needless words can make your writing more concise and impactful. Here’s our latest list.
Reduce
mutual respect for each other
shiny in appearance
vanish into thin air
any number of tactics
filled to capacity
complete stranger
are currently engaged
pairing together
the tools they employed their tools
acres of land
fewer in number
never at any time
Replace with one word
voiced approval approved
find a remedy for [a situation] fix [a situation]
ongoing irregularity constipation
ahead of schedule early
conduct an investigation investigate
on a temporary basis temporarily
a large number of many
happened in the past occurred