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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Still, the project adds another exclusive tier to a venue already marked by VIP enclaves, raising questions about how much of COTA’s most distinctive real estate will remain truly accessible — and for how long.—
Patrick Iversen,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The key to raising emotionally resilient kids is the ability to repair.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Microsoft is constructing a solar power plant in Portage County to put 250-megawatts back into the grid.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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That estimate also doesn't include the cost of constructing a new facility in Houston to serve as the space shuttle's new home.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
24 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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Health issue keeps rearing its head?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Ninety-eight of those flights have been devoted to building out the Starlink megaconstellation, by far the largest satellite network ever assembled.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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But experts are still concerned about building a sustainable food supply chain for the future.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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Wednesday was their first test together, forming the middle of the starting lineup between solid centre Jakob Poeltl and 3-point-hoisting guard Immanuel Quickley.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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The rescuer takes two trips, hooking each passenger up to a line, then hoisting them from the beach, the video shows.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Music reality series focused on assembling a group have been around for years.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
25 Oct. 2025
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Coaching the Crew The crew — including two backup crew members, NASA astronaut Andre Douglas and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jenni Gibbons — have been just as busy as the people assembling their spacecraft.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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Often highlighting the unique features of one’s face, like Yara Shahidi’s curls lifting her gorgeous cheekbones, or Kerry Washington’s gentle yet asymmetrical cut, adding tone and depth to her face.—
Essence,
Essence,
21 Oct. 2025
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During the footage, Yuki can be seen lifting her paws to her head as if to scratch her ears, only to suddenly realize there is no longer anything there.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Parents who experience domestic and intimate partner violence are more likely to have decision-making power for their children, but are less likely to have primary placement — actual time with their kids — after family court involvement in Milwaukee County, according to a new study.—
Ashley Luthern,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Shirley had stumbled onto the Canal Street vendors while in New York making a video about Zohran Mamdani.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Erecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erecting. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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