How can I find and replace multiple words at once?

I need to be able to find and replace words into queens English. For example, I need to replace all instances of "color" with "colour," "tire" with "tyre" etc.
I'm new to scripting, so simple answers would be appreciated :)

Hi hobs707,
Please use the below code for your required output:
Replace ("color", "colour")
Replace("tire", "tyre")
//Replace("hobs707", "hobs007") just copy and paste and edit the contents as your wish
function Replace(input, output)
app.findTextPreferences = app.changeTextPreferences = NothingEnum.nothing;
app.findTextPreferences.findWhat = input;
app.changeTextPreferences.changeTo = output;
app.activeDocument.changeText();
If the above answer is correct please provide Correct Answers for me.
Regards
Beginner

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