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
Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2025
Tilted up, the erect collars gave the models the image of Bela Lugosi attending a Kiss concert.
—Jacob Gallagher, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
Two white crosses with blue hearts were erected amid the memorial, carrying the victims’ names – Robert Morales and Tiru Chabba – and messages of love for them.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
In one incident, a TDE affiliate named B-Dawg brushed against her buttocks while erect, the complaint alleges.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2025
Tilted up, the erect collars gave the models the image of Bela Lugosi attending a Kiss concert.
—Jacob Gallagher, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
Verb
Crowd barriers have been erected inside and outside the basilica.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
Two white crosses with blue hearts were erected amid the memorial, carrying the victims’ names – Robert Morales and Tiru Chabba – and messages of love for them.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for erect
Adjective
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Megalopolis Never Logo text Francis Ford Coppola got a standing ovation at the Dolby Theatre on April 26.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
7 May 2025
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Giving his inauguration speech, Cunningham received continual rounds of applause and several standing ovations.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2025
Verb
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The fundraiser is to be held Tuesday between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Smyth raised $34,000 in campaign contributions, the Nancy on Norwalk website reports, in the first four weeks after announcing her candidacy in March.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2025
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Users can effortlessly raise it out of the water without compromising its sleek appearance, thanks to the incorporated retrieving handle.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
Verb
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So, nix that step by building a home gym that makes squeezing in a HIIT class first thing in the morning, a treadmill run at lunch or a yoga session on the fly much more doable.—
Sarah Sekula,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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But it’s also used as a preservative in a wide variety of products, from building materials to paints and plastics.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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Shop pretty and practical options to help your vegetable plants, various herbs, and seasonal blooms flourish, including ceramic pots, stackable vertical planters, and rustic whiskey barrel pots.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
13 May 2025
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With a flattering mix of horizontal and vertical lines, this maxi brings just enough visual interest to feel elevated.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2025
Verb
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Its lead, Claudio Cataño, who won Best Actor in a Series, thanked the cast and crew and paid tribute to his late grandmother, who had reared him.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2025
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And aside from these colossal creatures, The Wilds also plays a crucial role in North American wildlife conservation, with projects ranging from an American burying beetle breeding program to an initiative dedicated to rearing eastern hellbender salamanders.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In total, the crews constructed three embankment dams made of dirt and stone, the highest of which was about 26 feet tall.—
Monica Cull,
Discover Magazine,
9 May 2025
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Archaeologists rediscover 17th-century brick kiln at William & Mary A team of archaeologists at the College of William & Mary, the second-oldest university in the United States, recently rediscovered a brick kiln used to help construct the Wren Building.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Make sure to maintain an upright torso and avoid leaning forward or backward.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
13 May 2025
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Adjustable feet offer stability even on uneven surfaces, while metal brackets and stakes ensure the cabinet stays upright without tipping or swaying.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
12 May 2025
Verb
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The city of San Diego has been hoisting the banner since June 2021.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2025
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The five-time BAFTA TV Award winner and his spouse recently hoisted their historic New York City carriage house on the market for $5.6 million.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
8 May 2025
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“Erect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erect. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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