Other words for common actions – writing tips

In looking to improve my writing skills, I have compiled several lists of alternative words. I found myself using general descriptors for common and often repeated character actions. Where using words like looked does the job, changing it to something that better expresses the mood/feelings of the character will make your writing stronger—more engaging. It also allows you to provide more color and less repetition to your work.

Other words for walked:	Other words for looked:	Other words for laughed:
Approached Crept Darted Dashed Glided Hasten Hobbled Hopped Hurried Lumbered Marched Meandered Paced Plowed Raced Ran Rushed Sauntered Scampered Scurried Skipped Sped Sprinted Stomped Strolled Trotted Trudged Wandered	Beamed Bore Examined Eyed Fixed Flashed Focused Gaped Gawked Gazed Glanced Glowered Inspected Noticed Observed Peeked Peered Regarded Saw Scanned Stared Studied Watched	Bellowed Cackled Chortled Chuckled Giggled Guffaw Roared Snickered Snorted Tittered

This is an ongoing list, so feel free to comment and make suggestions.

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