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
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.
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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
The neighborhoods that flooded most severely after Katrina were the ones built during the twentieth century, when the city erected a pumping system that was supposed to keep its low-lying areas dry.
—Nicholas Lemann, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2025
There were a few bamboo structures erected there.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
And the scaffold, still erected, in the Tower Green.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Over 40 monuments and statues have been erected in his honor across Ukraine.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 25 Aug. 2025
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
The neighborhoods that flooded most severely after Katrina were the ones built during the twentieth century, when the city erected a pumping system that was supposed to keep its low-lying areas dry.
—Nicholas Lemann, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2025
There were a few bamboo structures erected there.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
And the scaffold, still erected, in the Tower Green.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Over 40 monuments and statues have been erected in his honor across Ukraine.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for erected
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That raised officially reported deaths from such causes to at least 361, including 130 children, the vast majority in recent weeks.—
Emily Rose,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Adding to the pressure, Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s recent cabinet reshuffle has raised concerns that Chancellor Rachel Reeves could be sidelined.—
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CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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But there’s also an accusation that a venue built for the 2012 Olympics lacks character and feels soulless compared to the club’s old home.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Speaking to the crowd before the march, Eve Devitt, an Idaho human rights activist, said that LGBTQ+ history is built on fighting for rights, which makes the community stronger.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
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And when Osaka, the four-time Grand Slam champion on a mission to regain her form of old, had to spin a second serve into the box, Anisimova reared back and nailed them for winners with the authority of someone on a mission.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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The latest slip-up was when inflation reared its ugly head in 2022.—
Vipin Bharathan,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 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,
5 Sep. 2025
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The fabric is specifically constructed to be soft and stretchy for maximum comfort.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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But on Friday, after losing in straight sets to Alcaraz, having done so to Sinner at the French Open and Wimbledon, Djokovic, the archest of arch-competitors, effectively hoisted the white flag.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The hiker was hoisted from the area to a hospital, rescuers said.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The new batch will join nearly 8,300 other operational Starlink satellites up there, continuing to flesh out the biggest spacecraft network ever assembled.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The two delivery men moved my couch into a different room in my home, and assembled the sofa.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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Also made from nonporous silicone, each liner is made from food-grade silicone that’s nontoxic and BPA-free.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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The right-hander made his second start with the organization on Saturday.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Erected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erected. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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