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
Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
United’s security team erected a steel gateway around the directors’ entrance and fans responded by building barricades on the road.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 11 May 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
Billboards were erected thanking Trump and Prince Mohammed.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
United’s security team erected a steel gateway around the directors’ entrance and fans responded by building barricades on the road.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for erect
Adjective
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Later, Lawrence received a standing ovation following the screening of Ramsay’s film, which is based on author Ariana Harwicz’s 2017 book of the same name.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
18 May 2025
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You're supposed to get in a standing van so your dress didn't wrinkle.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
5 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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Now 10 and 8 years old, respectively, Hilty and Gallagher are raising their children in New York City.—
Marissa G. Muller,
People.com,
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
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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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The Dance Studio building, constructed in 1965, will also be demolished, according to UALR.—
Ryan Anderson,
Arkansas Online,
22 May 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
22 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 climber holds onto the rescuer as they are hoisted from the cliff, the video shows.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2025
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Between the statue, the mural, the mosaic, the renaming of a road at the training ground, a host of legends sending their regards and current team-mates hoisting him up into the air, there is not much more that Manchester City could have done to give Kevin De Bruyne a fitting send-off.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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“Erect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erect. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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