There are not a lot of words to use instead of are, except other forms of "to be"--is, was, were. Normally you have to rewrite the sentence to find a more active verb. For example, my answer could be rewritten like this:
Very few words exist that can replace are. Now the verbs in the sentence are "exist" and "replace."
Sometimes it's difficult to avoid are, just like I did. I could rewrite the sentence again: Now I have used the verbs "exist" and "replace" instead of the "are."
As long as you use mainly active verbs, an occasion are will not hurt your writing.
traitor
like
Instead of the phrase "freaked out", try:stunnedstartledalarmedpanicked
thrillingadventurousbreathtaking (my favourite!)outstandingbrilliant (not really a good one)there u go!! 5 words to use instead of 'exciting'!! :^)
afterwards; subsequently
Some alternative words to use instead of "he" include: they, it, the person, the individual, one.
you can use or , otherwise, or rather than.
Acquired, obtained, received, or gained are alternative words that can be used instead of "got."
a or an
like
traitor
Instead of the phrase "freaked out", try:stunnedstartledalarmedpanicked
You could use words like us, we, our, ourselves.
smash
Like
faith
am are is was were exist have