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47 AI Words to Avoid If You Don't Want to Get Flagged (2026 List)
February 21, 2026
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•By Dr. Sarah Chen
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Why Certain Words Trigger AI Detectors
ChatGPT and other LLMs have "favorite" words — words they choose disproportionately more often than human writers. AI detectors look for these statistical anomalies. If your writing contains clusters of these words, you'll get flagged even if you wrote it yourself.
The Complete List: 47 Words & Phrases to Avoid
Transition Words (Top Triggers)
| AI Word | Human Alternative |
|---|---|
| "Furthermore" | "And" or "On top of that" |
| "Additionally" | "Also" or "Plus" |
| "Moreover" | "What's more" or just cut it |
| "In conclusion" | "So" or "The bottom line" |
| "It is important to note" | Just state the fact directly |
| "It's worth mentioning" | Remove — just mention it |
Overused Verbs
| AI Word | Human Alternative |
|---|---|
| "Utilize" | "Use" |
| "Facilitate" | "Help" or "Make easier" |
| "Leverage" | "Use" or "Take advantage of" |
| "Delve" | "Explore" or "Dig into" |
| "Elucidate" | "Explain" or "Clear up" |
| "Commence" | "Start" or "Begin" |
| "Endeavor" | "Try" or "Aim" |
Overused Adjectives & Phrases
| AI Word | Human Alternative |
|---|---|
| "Comprehensive" | "Complete" or "Full" |
| "Robust" | "Strong" or "Solid" |
| "Seamless" | "Smooth" or "Easy" |
| "Cutting-edge" | "New" or "Advanced" |
| "In today's rapidly evolving landscape" | Delete entirely |
| "Plays a crucial role" | "Matters" or "Is key" |
| "A myriad of" | "Many" or "Lots of" |
How to Check Your Writing
- Paste your text into our free AI detector — it highlights exactly which sentences are flagged
- Replace flagged words using the table above
- Or use Humanize AI Pro to automatically replace all 47 trigger words while preserving your meaning
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Dr. Sarah Chen
AI Content Specialist
Ph.D. in Computational Linguistics, Stanford University
10+ years in AI and NLP research