find a better word than vs find any better word than

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Find a better word than' is more commonly used and sounds more natural. 'Find any better word than' can be used to emphasize the idea that any improvement is welcome, not just a specific one.

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find a better word than

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when looking for a word that is an improvement over another word.

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...I'm trying to find a better word than "nobody".
I'm trying to think of a better word than "dread".
Maybe 'charter' is a better word than 'treaty', and certainly more achievable.
I'm trying to think of a better word than "loathing."
Couldn't have chosen a better word.
'Passionate' is perhaps a better word.
"Obsessed" is probably a better word.
I think "detests" is a better word for it.
"Plots" is a better word.
I don't think there really is a better word.
"Slaughters" would be a better word.
"Exploring" is a better word.
Borrowed is probably a better word.
Mr Clennam, you couldn't have said a better word.
She was angry. It's a better word.
"Fingerprints" might be a better word.
We'll have a better word for it.
- Yes, maybe intense is a better word.
Maybe "open" is a better word.
For lack of a better word, it's a classic.

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find any better word than

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase can be used to convey that any improvement in the word choice is acceptable, not just a specific one.

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...I'm trying to find a better word than "nobody".
I'm trying to think of a better word than "dread".
Maybe 'charter' is a better word than 'treaty', and certainly more achievable.
It could not find any better use for this ability than invention of the most effective ways of global suicide.
I'm trying to think of a better word than "loathing."
I'd say she could look all she wants... but I doubt she'd find any better than you.
Can't you find any better way of spending your money?
But now I find myself in need of something new, which for lack of a better word we shall call "magic."
Couldn't have chosen a better word.
'Passionate' is perhaps a better word.
"Obsessed" is probably a better word.
I think there are better words for it.
Maybe acquaintances is the better word.
I think "detests" is a better word for it.
"Plots" is a better word.
I don't think there really is a better word.
"Slaughters" would be a better word.
"Exploring" is a better word.
Borrowed is probably a better word.
Mr Clennam, you couldn't have said a better word.

Alternatives:

find any alternative word to
find any more suitable word than
find any superior word to
find any more appropriate word than
find any more precise word than

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