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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
In sequences interspersed in the film, Bean and Rozos converse in a kind of fort-like structure erected in a room.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
This lavish office building was a marvel of architectural innovation when erected in 1928.
—Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
The gates at Berry Parkway were erected sometime in the 1920s as the entryway to an early subdivision.
—Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
The Phoenix would be erected on the former site of the Phoenix Electrical Manufacturing Company building — a one-story industrial building known locally for its soaring blue rooftop water tank.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 15 Feb. 2026
Hotel 1928, the Gaineses’ latest downtown venture, has reinvigorated what had been the Grand Karem Shrine Building, which was erected in the 1920s and stood abandoned for nearly two decades.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
On Thursday, law enforcement officials erected a white tent at the front doorstep of Nancy Guthrie’s home, though the reason for the tent has not been released.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
Already a police barricade had been erected.
—Alice Gregory, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
The first ordinance applied to buildings erected before 1975 and was focused primarily on downtown.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
This lavish office building was a marvel of architectural innovation when erected in 1928.
—Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
The gates at Berry Parkway were erected sometime in the 1920s as the entryway to an early subdivision.
—Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
The Phoenix would be erected on the former site of the Phoenix Electrical Manufacturing Company building — a one-story industrial building known locally for its soaring blue rooftop water tank.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 15 Feb. 2026
Hotel 1928, the Gaineses’ latest downtown venture, has reinvigorated what had been the Grand Karem Shrine Building, which was erected in the 1920s and stood abandoned for nearly two decades.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
On Thursday, law enforcement officials erected a white tent at the front doorstep of Nancy Guthrie’s home, though the reason for the tent has not been released.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
Already a police barricade had been erected.
—Alice Gregory, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
The first ordinance applied to buildings erected before 1975 and was focused primarily on downtown.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for erected
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Companies that raised prices because of tariffs are unlikely to immediately reduce them because of the ruling, experts said, as rates remain uncertain.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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With state funding lagging, schools have raised tuition to stay afloat, a cycle the legislation’s sponsors say their plan could break.—
Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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The bathtub has a TV built into a mirror and amenities by Acqua di Parma, Tata Harper, and John Masters Organics.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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But while solar ordinances have grown rapidly, new counties are still allowing solar to be built.—
Suhail Bhat,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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Born into poverty, he was reared by a single mother who provided constant encouragement.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Birds, a Gothic literature leitmotif, also reared their beaks at Bibhu Mohapatra, whose ghostly white gowns in macramé lace resembled feathers framing the jaw.—
Ari Stark,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Six of the skiers huddled in a makeshift shelter constructed with tarpaulin sheets.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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The direct-to-consumer label will be the first to sell apparel constructed using CreateMe’s digital bonding process, which swaps a needle and thread for adhesive that joins pieces of fabric together.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Feb. 2026
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Kiernan, 66, hoisted his hands above his head after the final buzzer as Troy advanced to the quarterfinals Wednesday against visiting Valencia of Valencia, which beat Mira Costa 81-56 in the second round.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
15 Feb. 2026
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Designed to get you up-close-and-personal with the gorgeous sandstone gorge the area is famous for, the treehouse is hoisted high into the sky and suspended from a rock overhang with steel beams and cables drilled directly into the cliff face.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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Known for producing first-round draft picks as pitchers, Harvard-Westlake has assembled a group of hitters this season that looks capable of producing lots of offense after a season-opening 15-1 win over Southlake (Texas) Carroll on Thursday at O’Malley Family Field.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Net-a-porter and Mr Porter veterans Heather Kaminetsky and Toby Bateman have assembled their teams, set their strategies and begun rewriting the sites’ music for a new generation, and for one-time fans who may have drifted away.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Today, our broken hearts have been lifted at the news that no one is above the law, not even royalty.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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The team lifted three to four times per week during the offseason and makes sure to lift three times a week even as the season progresses.—
Ishmael Johnson,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Feb. 2026
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In Idaho, the defense strategy in a homicide case requires a judge to allow the claim to be made to jurors.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Feb. 2026
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Just 29 of his 462 league appearances were made in the Welsh club’s colours, and yet, even now, two-and-a-half years after hanging up his gloves for the final time at the age of 40, the second of two stints at The Racecourse Ground still resonates.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Erected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erected. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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