as in standing
rising straight up
a lone tree remained erect after the terrible tornado had passed
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as in to raise
to fix in an upright position
the tribes of the Pacific Northwest erected totem poles in front of their dwellings
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as in to build
to form by putting together parts or materials
we'd better erect some sort of shelter before these woods are in total darkness
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Recent Examples of erect
Matthew J. C. Clark, Harper's Magazine, 2 Aug. 2024
These vehicles transport, erect and launch missiles for the S-400 air defense system.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
Victor Edwards, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025
That old wall had already done some damage: It had been erected atop a six-foot high portion of the bluff that overlooks the bay at the rear of the property, but left another adjacent stretch of the outcropping untouched.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Consider the teenager’s nomenclature for an erect pecker.
—Matthew J. C. Clark, Harper's Magazine, 2 Aug. 2024
These vehicles transport, erect and launch missiles for the S-400 air defense system.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
Verb
An institution built on the free exchange of ideas has no business erecting barriers to the public, particularly at a time when national and local trust in academia is waning.
—Victor Edwards, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025
That old wall had already done some damage: It had been erected atop a six-foot high portion of the bluff that overlooks the bay at the rear of the property, but left another adjacent stretch of the outcropping untouched.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for erect
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Republicans gave a standing ovation in the chamber when Vice President Harris, who lost the election, announced Trump’s official victory.—
The Hill Staff,
The Hill,
7 Jan. 2025
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Adams didn’t receive a standing ovation after coming off in the 89th minute, but Bournemouth’s traveling contingent of supporters certainly appreciated the effort from their American international.—
Felipe Cardenas,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Trump in the campaign repeatedly raised the issue of crimes committed by migrants, but there is no evidence that immigrants are more prone to violent crime.—
Stephen Groves,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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Smith was born and raised at Beale Air Force Base and lives in Elk Grove.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
17 Jan. 2025
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The lack of scoring efficiency allowed Penn State to stay close early, with the Bruins and Lions trading leads eight times during the back-and-forth battle. UCLA’s zone defense eventually started earning stops, allowing the Bruins to build a lead.—
Anthony De Leon,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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Calmer but dry conditions will build Thursday with some moisture arriving this weekend.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Industry insiders are divided over whether NBCU’s restructuring would usher another wave of vertical integration.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
24 Jan. 2025
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One of those priorities has been vertical videos, which have become important to media organizations because they can be viewed easily on mobile phones.—
Benjamin Mullin,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Perhaps that extra delay reared its head in the first quarter for South Carolina.—
Chantel Jennings,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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After all, eccentric and maximalist style is rearing its head yet again.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2025
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The intention was to lower the cost of constructing new housing and to encourage less personal vehicle use.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Jan. 2025
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Stay in one of the Avalanche Ranch Cabins and Hot Springs’ log cabins or wagons, constructed between 1890 and 1950.—
Jennifer Broome,
The Denver Post,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Each upright blackberry stem produces fruit only one time.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Jan. 2025
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The 23-year-old is physically larger and stockier than his counterparts, with his dribbling style idiosyncratically upright.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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In November, BetMGM trader Christian Cipollini told The Athletic in crystal-clear terms how the Detroit Lions winning the Super Bowl would be a huge problem for the sportsbook given the big money bettors stood to make with the Lions hoisting the Lombardi Trophy.—
Vik Chokshi,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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Sofia Kenin in 2020 was the last American woman to hoist the trophy in Melbourne.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Erect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erect. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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