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
Shuangling Yin, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
An erect, sprawling, and spineless cactus, the flowers are white, fragrant, and measure 12 inches long and 8 inches wide.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 15 June 2025
Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
The council also agreed to discuss erecting other forms of dedication to Kirk, such as a monument or plaque.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 24 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Construction crews pour concrete and erect steel faster every year, yet one stubborn line item keeps projects over budget: paperwork.
—Shuangling Yin, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
An erect, sprawling, and spineless cactus, the flowers are white, fragrant, and measure 12 inches long and 8 inches wide.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 15 June 2025
Verb
That’s the same year that the Hollywood sign was erected.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
The council also agreed to discuss erecting other forms of dedication to Kirk, such as a monument or plaque.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for erect
Adjective
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Put on your white boots and let’s wade through this inspection with quite a bit of standing water.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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The standing ovation represented validation.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The community has raised more than $400,000 so far — about $100,000 short of their goal — with donations still being accepted to support Nichols’s ongoing care and recovery.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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The campaign finance reports of all 18 members of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors were audited by the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office after an ethics body raised concerns.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Elanco's move jumpstarts the OneHealth Innovation District, a partnership with Purdue to build an advanced science hub.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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Switzerland, like Germany, built its 20th-century industrial economy on training and valuing all types of workers—those that work with their hands and those that work at a desk.—
Peter Vanham,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Provided the Niners don’t blow the doors off their Golden State rival, the Football Factory churns out the vertical yardage needed.—
Brad Evans,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Live hub in the main vertical navigation takes viewers to the latest live news, sports and events, as well as the 24/7 Streams on Disney+.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In exchange for insider intel, Perfidia was offered witness protection, but fled for Mexico and hasn’t reared her head since.—
Rory Doherty,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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If the team is reeling and injuries are rearing their ugly head once again, leading to a disappointing record, then there’s a chance because only a select player or two are untouchable.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The all-in-one jumpsuit is well-constructed and comfortable to wear for hours of play.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
1 Oct. 2025
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Joomra Trail Running Barefoot Shoes A tenet of barefoot shoes is that they are constructed with a wide toe box.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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How To Store Your Barware Properly Store your glassware upright or inverted based on your setup, but always use clean, padded or lined shelving to prevent chips and scratches.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
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There was a ringing in his ears, the pounding of blood as his body fought to stay upright.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If Vegas can stop Thomas from carving up their defense with her scoring and passing, then the Las Vegas Aces could be hoisting their third title.—
Devin Robertson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The flume was hoisted by helicopter and anchored to the canyon bedrock.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Erect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erect. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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