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
Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
Thanks for that last shot of a fully erect Tommy.
—William Earl, Variety, 28 Dec. 2025
Michael Schneider, Variety, 6 Apr. 2026
The first Masonic temple built in Philadelphia was erected in 1809 on Chestnut Street, between 7th and 8th streets, but burned down in 1819.
—Derek Arnold, The Conversation, 6 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
For total protection, erect metal or polypropylene deer fencing around the plant to prevent them from entering.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
Thanks for that last shot of a fully erect Tommy.
—William Earl, Variety, 28 Dec. 2025
Verb
In one bright result, Colbert won the variety talk Emmy in 2025 following the news (late night competitor Jimmy Kimmel even erected a billboard throwing his support toward Colbert).
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 6 Apr. 2026
The first Masonic temple built in Philadelphia was erected in 1809 on Chestnut Street, between 7th and 8th streets, but burned down in 1819.
—Derek Arnold, The Conversation, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for erect
Adjective
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Iran is reportedly finalizing a joint maritime protocol with Oman to institutionalize coordinated management of tanker traffic through the strait, which could embed Iranian authority over the crucial energy artery into a standing bilateral agreement.—
Anniek Bao,Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2026
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Hundreds of film executives, politicians, media personalities and friends gave a standing ovation as Chaz Ebert, wife of beloved Chicago Sun-Times film critic Roger Ebert, approached the pulpit during his funeral at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Perhaps the easiest way to start an argument online is to post a video of a mother raising her child.—
Micah Barkley,
Bloomberg,
10 Apr. 2026
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Political parties were disincentivized from forming coalitions—which might have unified the anti-Orbán vote—by incrementally raising the threshold required for alliances to enter Parliament.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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Hungarians living near the southern frontier, where Orbán made a show of building a border fence during the refugee crisis, are travelling to Croatia to buy cheap groceries.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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There were no 20-point comebacks on Thursday night, but the Knicks did build a 13-point lead in the third quarter, only to watch the Celtics run off a 19-4 run and take a two-point lead with a few ticks left entering the fourth quarter.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The team’s aim is to serve existing Bee subscribers — and attract new ones — through a mix of reporting, newsletter writing, vertical video production, event organization and staging, and developing new ways to produce and promote journalism.—
Chris Fusco,
Sacbee.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Instead of tackling the previously modern interior as a neutral box to be repainted, the architect duo created a coherent design strategy in which every vertical surface and piece of furniture participated in a precise system built around color.—
Ludovica Stevan,
Architectural Digest,
5 Apr. 2026
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The only time contemporary dance music rears its head is when Cunningham drops a kick drum to frame the duo’s meanderings, in the same manner that Ciani uses control voltages to corral her buzzing sounds.—
Andrew Ryce,
Pitchfork,
9 Apr. 2026
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There are 46 rearing ponds at the hatchery.—
John Lauritsen,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Jackson County could soon take steps aimed to ensure new data centers are not constructed in unincorporated areas of the county, at least temporarily.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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On June 12, 2025, Koren filed a complaint with the Whitehall Township Zoning Office stating a greenhouse was being constructed without a property building permit on her neighbors' property.—
Terra Sullivan,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The MultiClean Allergen Lift-Off Pet vacuum has a design similar to the Pet Hair Eraser Lift-Off vacuum, easily converting from upright to canister modes for easier access to awkward areas.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, his tactile upright stylings meet the clack of Dannie Richmond’s drums, fostering a clattering percussiveness borrowed from the blues.—
Daniel Felsenthal,
Pitchfork,
4 Apr. 2026
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Rescue teams from Phoenix and Glendale launched an operation to hoist the hiker from the mountain via helicopter.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Head coach Dusty May of the Michigan Wolverines hoists the trophy after defeating the UConn Huskies 69-63 in the national championship of the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 6, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Erect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erect. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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