Repeated Word Finder Find repeated words, adjacent duplicates, and close-proximity repetitions.

What Is Repeated Word Finder?

Three-tier analysis: adjacent duplicates ("the the" errors), close-proximity (same word within 5 words), and overall frequency. Distinguishes stop words from content words. Calculates vocabulary diversity ratio.

Why Use Repeated Word Finder?

• Three analysis tiers
• Stop word vs content word distinction
• Vocabulary diversity score
• Visual frequency bars
• Catches typing errors

Common Use Cases

Proofreading

Catch duplicated words spellcheck misses.

Creative Writing

Identify word echoes.

SEO

Check keyword density.

Academic

Diversify key paragraph vocabulary.

Technical Guide

Adjacent: compare consecutive normalized words. Proximity: sliding window tracking non-stop-words within 5 words. Frequency: hash map sorted by count. Diversity = unique/total * 100. 60+ stop words excluded.

Tips & Best Practices

• 1
  Always fix adjacent duplicates
• 2
  Proximity within 5 words most noticeable
• 3
  Key terms need consistent usage
• 4
  Diversity above 60% is good

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q What is the difference between stop words and content words?

Stop words (the, a, is) repeat naturally. Content words carry meaning.

Q What is a good vocabulary diversity score?

Above 60% for paragraphs.

Q How does proximity detection work?

Same content word within 5 words flagged.

Q What about intentional repetition?

Rhetorical repetition is powerful. Tool identifies; you decide.

Q Is stop word repetition a problem?

Natural and not flagged as concerning.

About This Tool

Repeated Word Finder is a free online tool by FreeToolkit.ai. All processing happens directly in your browser — your data never leaves your device. No registration or installation required.