diff --git a/content/github/setting-up-and-managing-your-github-user-account/managing-user-account-settings/changing-your-github-username.md b/content/github/setting-up-and-managing-your-github-user-account/managing-user-account-settings/changing-your-github-username.md
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@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ shortTitle: Change your username
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 ## About username changes
 
-You can change your username to another username that is not currently in use.{% ifversion fpt %} If the username you want is not available, consider other names or unique variations. Using a number, hyphen, or an alternative spelling might help you identify a desirable username still available.
+You can change your username to another username that is not currently in use.{% ifversion fpt %} If the username you want is not available, consider other names or unique variations. Using a number, hyphen, or an alternative spelling might help you find a similar username that's still available.
 
 If you hold a trademark for the username, you can find more information about making a trademark complaint on our [Trademark Policy](/articles/github-trademark-policy/) page.