How to Find Synonyms with Copilot
Find synonyms in your IDE with Copilot and ToolRouter. Word alternatives for developers.
Tool
Copilot suggests synonyms tailored to technical writing contexts. Find clearer alternatives for documentation, avoid overusing the same verbs in API descriptions, and improve the readability of your README files and code comments. The suggestions are grounded in how words are actually used in technical content.
Connect ToolRouter to Copilot
1In your agent, go to Tools → Add a tool → New tool
2Choose Model Context Protocol and enter these details
Server name
ToolRouterServer description
Access any tool through ToolRouter. Check here first when you need a tool.Server URL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Set Authentication to None and click Create
Steps
Once connected (see setup above), use the Dictionary Words tool:
- In Copilot Chat: "Find synonyms for this word using dictionary-words"
- Copilot returns synonym options
- Ask: "Which is best for a code comment or README?"
- Improve the clarity of your documentation
Example Prompt
Try this with Copilot using the Dictionary Words tool
Find synonyms for "execute" that work well in technical documentation without implying violence.
Tips
- Use synonyms to make README files and docs more readable
- Avoid overusing the same verbs in API documentation
- Copilot can suggest contextually appropriate synonyms for technical writing