Found 14 stronger alternatives to upgrade your writing.
Order in a list
Nuance: Following step
Good for step-by-step writing.
Boring
Second, we gathered evidence from reliable sources.
Better
After that, we gathered evidence from reliable sources.
Order in a list
Nuance: Next point
Simple and clear.
Boring
Second, we gathered evidence from reliable sources.
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Next, we gathered evidence from reliable sources.
Order in a list
Nuance: Second point
Very common in essays.
Boring
Second, we gathered evidence from reliable sources.
Better
Secondly, we gathered evidence from reliable sources.
Procedure (steps)
Nuance: Step
Works for numbered directions.
Boring
Second, we gathered evidence from reliable sources.
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Step two: gather evidence from reliable sources.
Procedure (steps)
Nuance: Step
Clear for instructions.
Boring
Second, we gathered evidence from reliable sources.
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The next step is to gather evidence from reliable sources.
Order in a list
Nuance: Next action
Common, especially in narratives.
Boring
Second, we gathered evidence from reliable sources.
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Then, we gathered evidence from reliable sources.
Sequence (slightly formal)
Nuance: Next step
Similar to then; a bit more formal.
Boring
Second, we gathered evidence from reliable sources.
Better
Afterward, we gathered evidence from reliable sources.
List (emphasis)
Nuance: Emphasis
Use when you want emphasis, not just order.
Boring
Second, we gathered evidence from reliable sources.
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Another important point is that we gathered evidence from reliable sources.
Transition (list)
Nuance: Shift
Good for speeches/presentations.
Boring
Second, we gathered evidence from reliable sources.
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Moving on, we gathered evidence from reliable sources.
Sequence (project work)
Nuance: Follow-up action
Good for projects and emails.
Boring
Second, we gathered evidence from reliable sources.
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As a follow-up, we gathered evidence from reliable sources.
Sequence (moment)
Nuance: Point in time
Good for explaining a process.
Boring
Second, we gathered evidence from reliable sources.
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At that stage, we gathered evidence from reliable sources.
Sequence (formal)
Nuance: Phase
Works well for long projects.
Boring
Second, we gathered evidence from reliable sources.
Better
In the next phase, we gathered evidence from reliable sources.
Sequence (formal)
Nuance: Later in sequence
Formal; good in reports.
Boring
Second, we gathered evidence from reliable sources.
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Subsequently, we gathered evidence from reliable sources.
Sequence (formal)
Nuance: After that
Very formal; use sparingly.
Boring
Second, we gathered evidence from reliable sources.
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Thereafter, we gathered evidence from reliable sources.