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
High up in his yard, King returned fire by erecting stadium lights that flooded the man’s house with bright beams.
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Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2026
In a completely different approach, Meta has started erecting tent-like structures to house servers to get their data centers online faster.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 7 Jan. 2026
In a flurry of recent activity, the city has been installing payment kiosks, erecting informational signs, compiling the license plate numbers of park volunteers and establishing a website for frequent-user permits and city-resident discounts.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
The votes exist to pass it in the Senate absent procedural hurdles that John Thune is erecting, because Republicans apparently have no interest in protecting the health care of everyday Americans.
—NBC news, 4 Jan. 2026
And yet, developers are erecting buildings with thousands of soon-to-come apartments filled with amenities.
—Molly Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Dec. 2025
Cyclorama and Spring Palace exhibition hall draw tourists City fathers were convinced of the synergy between the Spring Palace and the cyclorama, erecting a bridge over Jennings Avenue from the western entrance of the Spring Palace to the door of the cyclorama.
—Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Dec. 2025
Many cities in America made the dubious decision during the 20th century of erecting freeways that bisect cities, further reducing space designed for pedestrians.
—Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025
And erecting billions of dollars of real estate in harm’s way ultimately costs all of us.
—Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 15 Dec. 2025
Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2026
In a completely different approach, Meta has started erecting tent-like structures to house servers to get their data centers online faster.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 7 Jan. 2026
In a flurry of recent activity, the city has been installing payment kiosks, erecting informational signs, compiling the license plate numbers of park volunteers and establishing a website for frequent-user permits and city-resident discounts.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
The votes exist to pass it in the Senate absent procedural hurdles that John Thune is erecting, because Republicans apparently have no interest in protecting the health care of everyday Americans.
—NBC news, 4 Jan. 2026
And yet, developers are erecting buildings with thousands of soon-to-come apartments filled with amenities.
—Molly Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Dec. 2025
Cyclorama and Spring Palace exhibition hall draw tourists City fathers were convinced of the synergy between the Spring Palace and the cyclorama, erecting a bridge over Jennings Avenue from the western entrance of the Spring Palace to the door of the cyclorama.
—Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Dec. 2025
Many cities in America made the dubious decision during the 20th century of erecting freeways that bisect cities, further reducing space designed for pedestrians.
—Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025
And erecting billions of dollars of real estate in harm’s way ultimately costs all of us.
—Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 15 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for erecting
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The agent is seen raising the pepper spray can, pointing it towards the crowd in what looked to be an attempt to keep them at a distance.—
Gio Insignares,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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In an email to The Times, Newsom spokesperson Tara Gallegos said the governor had a strong record of fighting for workers’ rights, including raising the minimum wage and expanding sick leave and other worker protections.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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The transactions function purely as a salary dump and an attempt to recoup draft picks, all for the purpose of constructing a roster around Flagg.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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As a former college hoops player, Kansan and Jayhawk, Woodland would know what to look for in constructing a starting five.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
5 Feb. 2026
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And big-money politics is also rearing its ugly head in local races.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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In the series, Drescher played Nanny Fine, a super stylish, fierce woman from Queens, New York tasked with rearing three Upper East Side kids.—
Gillian Telling,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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The show requires extensive script changes and dress rehearsals ahead of the taping in the evening, and contestants are building out their acts throughout the week.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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What is the process for designing and building a hotel lobby?—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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In the cavernous, warehouse-like space, the boys turn into physical exhibitionists, showing off for one another by hoisting heavy chunks of scrap metal and flinging them across the ruin.—
Natalia Winkelman,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2026
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Those Rams are also the only team to go from four wins one season to hoisting the Lombardi Trophy the next.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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One of the most significant differences between the version shared on Cadillac’s social media channels and the television advertisement was the inclusion of more behind-the-scenes footage of what goes into assembling the car, from design to assembly.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The city is assembling a new contractor team to ensure cost efficiency and accountability for this important project.—
Kara King,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Feb. 2026
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Takaichi has pledged to revise security and defense policies by December to bolster Japan’s offensive military capabilities, lifting a ban on weapons exports and moving further away from the country’s postwar pacifist principles.—
Mari Yamaguchi,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Chip and Kasinee Tolman begin each day by lifting their two adult children out of bed and into their wheelchairs.—
Michael Cuglietta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
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Shares of Nvidia climbed at steep pace, making the AI giant the ninth company in the world to reach a $1 trillion valuation in 2023, three decades after its establishment.—
Rosa de Acosta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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In much the same way that Michael Jordan’s legacy was set at the Chicago Bulls, not the Washington Wizards, how much would making it to 1,000 goals or winning the Saudi Pro League impact Ronaldo’s own legacy in the game?—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Erecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erecting. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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