as in standing
rising straight up
a lone tree remained erect after the terrible tornado had passed
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1
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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2
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
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2025
Do not worry about training these, as plants will produce erect canes in subsequent years.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2025
Clio Chang, Curbed, 24 Feb. 2025
Thus, on these grounds alone, Hochul could easily erect an investigatory process to review Adams’ conduct.
—Christian Browne, New York Daily News, 23 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Blackberries are commonly categorized into three groups according to their growth habit: erect, semi-erect, and trailing plants.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2025
Do not worry about training these, as plants will produce erect canes in subsequent years.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2025
Verb
In some ways, Columbia’s refusal to unlock the gate mirrors broader trends across the city: Benches are being removed; gates are closed around what are meant to be public plazas; barriers are erected around public buildings.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 24 Feb. 2025
Thus, on these grounds alone, Hochul could easily erect an investigatory process to review Adams’ conduct.
—Christian Browne, New York Daily News, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for erect
Adjective
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The crowd roared, giving the cast another standing ovation as Bong beamed with pride and took photos on his phone.—
Scott Feinberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Feb. 2025
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Davis attended the game and got a standing ovation in the first quarter when the Lakers aired a lengthy tribute video to their longtime center, who waved both arms in gratitude.—
Greg Beacham,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Costco raised membership prices in September 2024 for the first time since 2017.—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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Its roomy 48-square-foot interior can be customized with shelving, potting benches, raised beds, and anything else your crops need to thrive.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Feb. 2025
Verb
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There’s also an expectation that the new model would be built on a platform that supports at least some off-road capability, as that is a key part of the nameplate’s identity.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
21 Feb. 2025
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Photo: Laure Joliet The foundation of this annual report, which Stanback’s team usually starts compiling in August, is built on consumer behavior in real time from searches on Pinterest’s platform across a global audience of Gen Z, millennials, boomers, and Gen X.—
Sydney Gore,
Architectural Digest,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Established in 1940, the ski area — with two main chairlifts, 500 acres and a 1,000-foot vertical drop — gets 500 inches of snow on average annually.—
Elaine Glusac,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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The Placer County Fire Department said crews, with the help of the Auburn City Fire Department, responded to a medical rescue on Feb. 10, for a 16-year-old boy who was stuck in a vertical mine shaft nearly 50 feet deep.—
Greg Wehner,
Fox News,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Real Madrid were enjoying a fairly comfortable Saturday afternoon away at Osasuna when controversy reared its head.—
Richard Amofa,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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He was born Sylvester Stewart and reared in Vallejo, Calif.—
Wesley Morris,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Originally constructed in the 1400s, the current church was rebuilt in 1757 after the 1755 Lisbon earthquake.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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In addition to hiring new staff and establishing a new process for designing and constructing projects, the department would be transparent, Carter said.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Emergency crews at 11:23 p.m. responded to Weston Street on the report of a train derailment and found that the three cylinder train cars involved remained upright after going off the tracks, according to the Hartford Fire Department.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
18 Feb. 2025
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That brings it in step with the more upright Diavel, which was graced with this engine back in 2023.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Rescuers rappelled down from the aircraft, put harnesses on the boy and his father and hoisted them up.—
Nicole Brown Chau,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2025
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The video shows the helicopter flying over the pair, who could be seen waving at the crew, and eventually hoisting them up to safety.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC News,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Erect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erect. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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