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
Had action been deferred, Iran’s rapidly increasing ballistic missile would have soon reached the point of immunity — erecting a shield of threatened destruction behind which the mullah’s nuclear program could be rebuilt.
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Chuck Devore, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The group is also said to be digging tunnels, building bunkers, and erecting barriers and other defensive structures in case of an attack by the United States and Israel.
—Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2026
Some lawmakers view Trump’s order skeptically at best, noting the administration has been removing guardrails, and preventing others from erecting them, to an extreme degree.
—Darius Tahir, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
Some lawmakers view Trump’s order skeptically at best, noting the administration has been removing guardrails, and preventing others from erecting them, to an extreme degree.
—Darius Tahir, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
The state approved a nearly $16 million funding for renovations, which included building temporary housing for staff, erecting recreation fencing to ensure that ICE detainees are separated from state prisoners, buying equipment and desks for ICE offices, and purchasing vans and buses.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 18 Feb. 2026
In Japan, tourists flocking to a small town at the base of Mount Fuji to re-create a viral photo caused so many issues that the local government temporarily resorted to erecting a black fabric barrier to block the famous view.
—Trista Kurniawan, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
High up in his yard, King returned fire by erecting stadium lights that flooded the man’s house with bright beams.
—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
Chuck Devore, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The group is also said to be digging tunnels, building bunkers, and erecting barriers and other defensive structures in case of an attack by the United States and Israel.
—Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2026
Some lawmakers view Trump’s order skeptically at best, noting the administration has been removing guardrails, and preventing others from erecting them, to an extreme degree.
—Darius Tahir, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
Some lawmakers view Trump’s order skeptically at best, noting the administration has been removing guardrails, and preventing others from erecting them, to an extreme degree.
—Darius Tahir, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
The state approved a nearly $16 million funding for renovations, which included building temporary housing for staff, erecting recreation fencing to ensure that ICE detainees are separated from state prisoners, buying equipment and desks for ICE offices, and purchasing vans and buses.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 18 Feb. 2026
In Japan, tourists flocking to a small town at the base of Mount Fuji to re-create a viral photo caused so many issues that the local government temporarily resorted to erecting a black fabric barrier to block the famous view.
—Trista Kurniawan, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
High up in his yard, King returned fire by erecting stadium lights that flooded the man’s house with bright beams.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for erecting
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The Rochester Township Council held its regular meeting on Thursday evening, and it was packed with people who were raising concerns about chemical odors lingering in their neighborhood.—
Jessica Riley,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Federal officers have used administrative warrants to do so, raising concerns that constitutional protections are being skirted.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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The company is spending about $200 billion on its domestic expansion, which includes constructing two chip-making factories at its headquarters campus in Southeast Boise, building up to four fabs in New York state, and modernizing its existing fab in Virginia.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
21 Mar. 2026
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Microsoft is constructing models for generating source code, images and audio, and for reasoning, which produces answers that people can find more thoughtful but requires more time, Suleyman said.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
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In Oregon, 83 percent of the high-quality spawning and rearing habitat for bull trout is found in roadless areas.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
19 Mar. 2026
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This puzzle piece challenges our biases about who deserves to be in a classroom and confronts the notion that women should focus solely on child rearing not their education.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
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For someone building savings later than planned, the Roth’s structure means no future tax bill eating into returns during the years that matter most.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2026
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Who’s In the Cast The all-British cast includes Hammed Animashaun, Ayoade Bamgboye, Larry Dean, Celeste Dring, George Fouracres, Ania Magliano, Annabel Marlow, Al Nash, Jack Shep, Emma Sidi and Paddy Young — 11 performers building an ensemble for a UK audience.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Mar. 2026
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If all goes as planned, Westview might be hoisting more hardware come late May.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2026
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The anniversary will instead be marked with a simple flag-hoisting ceremony.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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The Athletics are assembling an interesting young core but don’t look ready for prime time yet, and the Los Angeles Angels look destined for another rough year.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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In charge is Eva Stratt (Sandra Hüller), a stern German tactician who is tasked with assembling a global coalition to handle the astrophage problem.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
21 Mar. 2026
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And to combat those rising prices, The white House took the remarkable step Friday of lifting sanctions against Iranian oil already at sea and ready to be delivered.—
Justin Fishel,
ABC News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Trump’s Treasury Department on Friday made its latest attempt to get a handle on the soaring gas prices, by lifting sanctions on some Iranian oil for the first time in decades.—
Collin Binkley,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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My mom’s team had at least given me a heftier brochure featuring tasteful photographs of lilacs; this one was literally stapled together, with cartoonish drawings like the ones on airplane safety cards that show your aircraft making a pleasant water landing.—
Amanda Peet,
New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2026
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Psychological readiness is an important factor in safe return to play and reinjury risk, making gradual exposure through both imagery and real-world practice, along with open discussion and validation of fear, essential parts of recovery.—
Ian McMahan,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Erecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erecting. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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