1
as in raised
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 built
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 erected
The statue was the color of a copper penny when it was erected in New York Harbor in 1886.
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Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
These scaffolds are erected on skyscrapers, hundreds of feet high, and encased in fabric safety nets forming colorful cocoons of green, blue and purple.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
The monumental, symmetrical building had a grandiose entrance mimicking the front of the Greek temple, and the glass and iron dome at the structure’s center was erected using the latest construction techniques.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 9 Sep. 2025
They are pulled down and in their stead shops, warehouses, and public buildings are erected.
—Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2025
Ahead of its release, Justin also shared images and videos on Instagram featuring billboards with the pink album cover in cities such as London and Paris, along with a clip of a series of billboards being erected outside Whisky a Go Go in West Hollywood, Los Angeles.
—Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
In 2004, Chicago officials proclaimed the corner of Foster and Kedzie avenues in the North Park neighborhood as Kun Chae Bae Way, but Bae declined to allow the sign to be erected.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Unlike the fairly new displays in Kentucky, the long-standing one in Texas, with the first monument erected in 1891, was built using private funds.
—Lydia Artz, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
The landmark case focused on Google’s dominance of the general search market, Google’s violations of the Sherman Act and the barriers to entry that the search engine erected.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
These scaffolds are erected on skyscrapers, hundreds of feet high, and encased in fabric safety nets forming colorful cocoons of green, blue and purple.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
The monumental, symmetrical building had a grandiose entrance mimicking the front of the Greek temple, and the glass and iron dome at the structure’s center was erected using the latest construction techniques.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 9 Sep. 2025
They are pulled down and in their stead shops, warehouses, and public buildings are erected.
—Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2025
Ahead of its release, Justin also shared images and videos on Instagram featuring billboards with the pink album cover in cities such as London and Paris, along with a clip of a series of billboards being erected outside Whisky a Go Go in West Hollywood, Los Angeles.
—Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
In 2004, Chicago officials proclaimed the corner of Foster and Kedzie avenues in the North Park neighborhood as Kun Chae Bae Way, but Bae declined to allow the sign to be erected.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Unlike the fairly new displays in Kentucky, the long-standing one in Texas, with the first monument erected in 1891, was built using private funds.
—Lydia Artz, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
The landmark case focused on Google’s dominance of the general search market, Google’s violations of the Sherman Act and the barriers to entry that the search engine erected.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for erected
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The decision upheld a previous denial by the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission over traffic concerns raised by city officials and in more than 300 public comments.—
Rose Evans
September 10,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Sep. 2025
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After new state data showed substantial academic gains, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education members defended a six-figure consulting contract Tuesday that raised questions earlier this year about family connections to the district.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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The day after Kirk’s murder, his supporters gathered at Turning Point USA’s headquarters in Phoenix to pay their respects to the man who built a movement.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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During that time, 21,529,464 examples were produced, more than any other automotive nameplate except the Toyota Corolla, which was built on many unrelated platforms as a Corolla in name only.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
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This subplot reared its head again this week, when the Toronto Star’s Bruce Arthur revealed even more details about Robertson’s requests of the Raptors that summer.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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At others middens, livestock was reared locally, according to the study.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
11 Sep. 2025
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Halara Flex Sweatpant Jeans With Pockets Teens love wearing these Halara sweatpant jeans, which are constructed from a four-way stretch denim material that is incredibly soft and breathable.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
11 Sep. 2025
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In fact, the apartment building was designed by Eiffel himself and was initially constructed to house those who were working on the iconic landmark’s construction.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Architectural Digest,
11 Sep. 2025
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Dressed in Willy Chavarría and styled by Anastasia Walker, the música Mexicana superstar made his official debut at the CFDA cocktail party hoisted in Rockefeller Center by CFDA Chairman Thom Browne, alongside designers Michael Kors and Anna Sui.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
13 Sep. 2025
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The victim was still receiving medical care as he was being hoisted, the department said.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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The documentary is built around the chat with Sheen — which gives the impression of stretching across many days, based on lighting choices — but Renzi has assembled an impressive assortment of key figures from Sheen’s lives.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
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The data set was assembled by an independent AI developer named Shawn Presser, who wanted to give the open-source-AI community high-quality training data to compete with the big AI companies.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
10 Sep. 2025
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The country’s Home Affairs Minister resigned, and the government lifted the social-media ban the day after.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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The mass protests started in response to the ban—which was lifted on Tuesday, September 9—but have since broadened into an expression of dissatisfaction with the country's political leadership and alleged corruption.—
Robert Birsel
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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One particularly notable viral video featured the son of a provincial government minister posing in front of a tree made from boxes of luxury labels including Louis Vuitton, Cartier and Gucci.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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With runners on second and third, third baseman Matt Chapman made a diving stop of Andy Pages’ grounder and fired to Smith, who inadvertently did the splits.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Erected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erected. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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