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
So, there is the possibility that more rigid erections are being misinterpreted at longer penile length.
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Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
The rap mogul would watch this all unfold and masturbate while barking orders, which frequently would lead the escorts to lose their erections, Ventura said from the stand.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2025
Bryan Johnson is dedicating his life (and $2M a year) to exploring anti-aging technologies and biohacking, which has branched into a focus on the longevity and size of his erections.
—People Staff, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
With the ability to strengthen erections, heighten pleasure, and even add some vibration to the mix, these things work wonders both solo and as toys for couples.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 24 Jan. 2025
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Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
The rap mogul would watch this all unfold and masturbate while barking orders, which frequently would lead the escorts to lose their erections, Ventura said from the stand.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2025
Bryan Johnson is dedicating his life (and $2M a year) to exploring anti-aging technologies and biohacking, which has branched into a focus on the longevity and size of his erections.
—People Staff, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
With the ability to strengthen erections, heighten pleasure, and even add some vibration to the mix, these things work wonders both solo and as toys for couples.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for erection
Noun
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The spline structure inside the nuts, the non-fixed gripping posture, and interference from magnetic forces significantly increased assembly complexity.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
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On the smallest scales, structure gets washed out, while on larger scales, structure takes a long time to form, as larger scales plus the finite speed of gravity translate into longer timescales for collapse.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Alpha and Stellaris will together create thousands of jobs and supplier contracts for European manufacturers and engineers, from construction and manufacturing to advanced electrical, magnet systems, and more.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Mar. 2026
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The firm has said construction of the new buildings could take three years to complete.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Erection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erection. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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