erects

verb

Definition of erectsnext
present tense third-person singular of erect
1
as in raises
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 builds
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 Synonyms for erects
  1. raises
  2. builds
  3. lifts
  4. assembles
  5. creates
  6. makes
Verb
  • Having worked for a domestic violence nonprofit, all of this raises red flags.
    R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Forte's liquidity position raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern, with existing cash expected to be insufficient for the next twelve months.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of raises
Verb
  • OnX gathers that data and builds layers of graphics that show exactly where app users should avoid and displays it on a phone or tablet on the onX Backcountry, onX Offroad, and onX Hunt apps.
    Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Last, recognizing and celebrating achievements, especially during challenging times, boosts morale and builds a resilient team.
    Bryant Richardson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of builds
Verb
  • Winehouse’s Grammy-winning behemoth lifts seven rungs on the Official Albums Streaming tally, as fans in that country have apparently been streaming the project in larger-than-usual numbers.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The Blue Team lifts beaming hero Charles in victory, earning a (post-showers) team date with Joan.
    Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of lifts
Verb
  • One produces ultra-low carbon fuels, made from waste carbon dioxide and renewable power; another assembles carbon removal credits.
    Ted Reed, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
  • The firm produces and assembles Apple products, including about two out of every three iPhones.
    Ryan Browne, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2024
Definition of assembles
Verb
  • Mercury creates a trine with Jupiter.
    Jennifer Culp, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Connection enhances collaboration and creates a more supportive work environment.
    Tanya Arturi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of creates
Verb
  • That said, part of what makes Real great has become its weakness.
    Henry Flynn, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • What makes a good sniper rifle?
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of makes
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