as in structure
something put together by arranging or connecting an array of parts
when it was brand-new, the Eiffel Tower was considered as ugly an erection as Europe had ever seen
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Recent Examples of erection
In his case, the goal was extra length, as well as better erections.
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 Mar. 2026
Hormone therapy: Is used to reduce testosterone, making erections harder to achieve.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2026
If your erections are changing, don’t panic — pay attention.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
The quality of his erections, their persistence, changed when the cocaine ran out and the only thing left to him was zoll.
—Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 Mar. 2026
Hormone therapy: Is used to reduce testosterone, making erections harder to achieve.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2026
If your erections are changing, don’t panic — pay attention.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
The quality of his erections, their persistence, changed when the cocaine ran out and the only thing left to him was zoll.
—Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for erection
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As the Moon moves into Capricorn this afternoon, attention shifts toward what works, what needs structure, and what can hold up over time.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2026
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There were signs of rodent entry in some structures on the couple’s property.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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Cole’s canvases were synthetic constructions teeming with homilies.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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In addition to the new construction at North Crossing, new apartment projects now leasing include the conversion of historic properties.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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“Erection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erection. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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