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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
Workers spent Friday evening erecting scaffolding in front of the building as crowds gathered below to watch.
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Philip Wang, Time, 13 June 2026
After midnight on June 13, workers were still erecting a scaffold needed to remove the lettering.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 12 June 2026
By the time the early hours of June 20 roll around, there’s a non-zero chance that New Yorkers will be erecting a statue of Karl-Anthony Towns in Union Square and an army of Timothée Chalamet devotees will have seized control of the city’s 789 bridges and tunnels.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 June 2026
Meanwhile, Zach is just actively turned off by Kenzie, telling her he’s never dated a blonde before and erecting a pillow barrier between them to sleep.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 3 June 2026
That might leave Florida taxpayers still picking up the tab for the millions of dollars the state spent in quickly erecting the site in the middle of the Everglades.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Another had a mossy headpiece with wire erecting green and platinum hair balls.
—Essence, 4 May 2026
The enigmatic artist took credit for the work in a humorous video, posted to his Instagram page Thursday, which showed workers erecting the statue under the cover of night.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
The University of Illinois is erecting two buildings at the IQMP campus by 2028.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Philip Wang, Time, 13 June 2026
After midnight on June 13, workers were still erecting a scaffold needed to remove the lettering.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 12 June 2026
By the time the early hours of June 20 roll around, there’s a non-zero chance that New Yorkers will be erecting a statue of Karl-Anthony Towns in Union Square and an army of Timothée Chalamet devotees will have seized control of the city’s 789 bridges and tunnels.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 June 2026
Meanwhile, Zach is just actively turned off by Kenzie, telling her he’s never dated a blonde before and erecting a pillow barrier between them to sleep.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 3 June 2026
That might leave Florida taxpayers still picking up the tab for the millions of dollars the state spent in quickly erecting the site in the middle of the Everglades.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Another had a mossy headpiece with wire erecting green and platinum hair balls.
—Essence, 4 May 2026
The enigmatic artist took credit for the work in a humorous video, posted to his Instagram page Thursday, which showed workers erecting the statue under the cover of night.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
The University of Illinois is erecting two buildings at the IQMP campus by 2028.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for erecting
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Those insights are raising important questions about how these tools should be used and where their limitations lie.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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Could the depletion prompt a market panic, raising prices even higher?—
Cody Cottier,
Scientific American,
11 June 2026
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Yet, in 1911, another group of engineers suggested harnessing the force of the stream by constructing a 20-foot hydroelectric dam at Rush Creek and channeling the river overflow through the mountain via a half-mile-long tunnel.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
6 July 2025
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Similarly, when your salespeople are constructing proposals and contracts, engineers can serve in a go-between capacity, ensuring that your services are optimized for a true win-win arrangement.—
Serenity Gibbons,
Forbes.com,
3 July 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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Zero has started building its first aircraft factory in North Carolina, betting that an unconventional airplane design can reshape commercial aviation while bringing thousands of jobs to the state.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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Conway prides himself on hearing from the people and building trust between politicians and Maryland communities.—
Kaicey Baylor,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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After the Eagles won the 2025 Super Bowl, Barkley spotted the team's ball boy behind a barricade during their victory parade, and was captured on camera hoisting him over the barricade to join in the celebration.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
26 Nov. 2025
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MacKinnon went on to win two more championships, but hoisting trophies was never about pride for her.—
Marielle Mohs,
CBS News,
25 Nov. 2025
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Weather also influences how much local governments will dig into tax revenues to shield us, including building stronger infrastructure to better direct the flow of stormwater, assembling emergency management teams and equipment, and organizing shelters.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Transporting and assembling blades, nacelles, and tower sections weighing hundreds of tons requires increasingly specialized lifting equipment.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
9 June 2026
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Immediately after signing this MoU, the US will begin lifting its maritime blockade, and will bring shipping to full capacity within a maximum of 30 days.—
Salma El Wardany,
Fortune,
14 June 2026
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Video taken by a member of the audience shows Swift rising from her seat and lifting her arms high above her head to give an enthusiastic standing ovation during the curtain call.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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Eldest daughter Maleighna, 19, said having their wishes granted would honor her mother's legacy of making everything special for her family.—
Jackie Borchardt,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Dec. 2025
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Christian Daniels has been charged with making threats against the President over several days, and with sending threats across state lines.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Dec. 2025
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“Erecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erecting. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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