1
as in raising
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 constructing
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 erecting
China, for political reasons, is fast erecting barriers.
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Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
And, in a break with the past, the VDMA is now expressing support for erecting countervailing tariffs when foreign products are found to be made with the support of government subsidies.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 30 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
Environmental groups and the Miccosukee tribe had sued the state and federal government for sidestepping federal environmental regulations when erecting the site in an airstrip in Big Cypress National Preserve.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Trained by his enslaver in bricklaying and carpentry, Moses became foreman of a building crew, erecting barns, homes, and warehouses across the South.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
With his business suffering from the bridge closing, Vishal Patel came up with the idea of erecting a sign on his cousin’s property that would advertise the Spring Hill Inn and Uno Pizzeria & Grill.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
In contrast, some utilities opt for no analysis at all, erecting perimeter walls around facilities without pinpointing specific vulnerabilities.
—IEEE Spectrum, 23 June 2025
The administration accuses other countries of erecting unfair trade barriers to keep out American exports and using underhanded tactics to promote their own.
—Time, 9 Apr. 2025
Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
And, in a break with the past, the VDMA is now expressing support for erecting countervailing tariffs when foreign products are found to be made with the support of government subsidies.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 30 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
Environmental groups and the Miccosukee tribe had sued the state and federal government for sidestepping federal environmental regulations when erecting the site in an airstrip in Big Cypress National Preserve.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Trained by his enslaver in bricklaying and carpentry, Moses became foreman of a building crew, erecting barns, homes, and warehouses across the South.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
With his business suffering from the bridge closing, Vishal Patel came up with the idea of erecting a sign on his cousin’s property that would advertise the Spring Hill Inn and Uno Pizzeria & Grill.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
In contrast, some utilities opt for no analysis at all, erecting perimeter walls around facilities without pinpointing specific vulnerabilities.
—IEEE Spectrum, 23 June 2025
The administration accuses other countries of erecting unfair trade barriers to keep out American exports and using underhanded tactics to promote their own.
—Time, 9 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for erecting
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It is measured in the millions of students striving for opportunity—most of them raising children, working jobs, serving in uniform, or making rent and mortgage payments with other bills competing for their attention.—
Yolanda Watson Spiva,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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One person might earn more while the other contributes in different but equally meaningful ways, like managing the home, raising kids and planning for the future.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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Several tech players are already constructing private energy plants for their own use as part of their data center buildouts, so there is nothing radical about Democrats insisting on tying approvals for data centers to bearing the cost of enhancing the public grid.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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And Laurel Street Residential is constructing a mixed-income building.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Nov. 2025
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Like any Boise kid, William Goodman grew up knowing landmarks such as the rearing palomino above the Ranch Club in Garden City.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Oct. 2025
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Scientists have tried to artificially bolster Florida’s coral populations by rearing colonies in nurseries both onshore and offshore, but the success of these efforts will depend on the frequency and severity of future bleaching events, the report said.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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The initiative is structured around three sequential and mutually reinforcing workstreams that aim to accelerate lowering emissions, boosting efficiency and building long-term resilience.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Nov. 2025
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Institutional integration On top of building out its own services, Ripple also aims to sign deals to lend its XRP Ledger technology to larger institutions' crypto pushes, according to Garlinghouse.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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Yang jumped in, appreciating his photo of Bailey in a black jumpsuit hoisting himself up on a set of gymnastic rings.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
4 Nov. 2025
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Love then ran around like a chicken with its head cut off to avoid multiple defenders before hoisting a prayer across the field directly to cornerback Mike Jackson in the end zone.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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The exhilarating Christmas Eve in Miller's Point wastes no time in assembling its massive cast of mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, and pet lizards.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Nov. 2025
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Tony Vitello will be tasked with assembling a new group of pitching coaches.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
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That approach may make early movements feel more controlled, like lifting a car seat or getting in and out of the driver’s side without bracing a hand on the door.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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This leads the pair to head to Florida over the holidays in hopes of lifting the dog’s spirits.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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The prosecutor’s spokesperson said Yeo was making excuses that did not make sense about the notes discovered on his mobile phone.—
Reuters 2 hr ago,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Erecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erecting. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
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