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
The quality of his erections, their persistence, changed when the cocaine ran out and the only thing left to him was zoll.
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Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
So, there is the possibility that more rigid erections are being misinterpreted at longer penile length.
—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
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Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
So, there is the possibility that more rigid erections are being misinterpreted at longer penile length.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for erection
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The fire destroyed more than 160 structures and charred 25,000 acres in Orange and Riverside counties.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
17 Mar. 2026
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Gentle structure supports your peace, and kindness still gets results.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Mar. 2026
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Fire officials said the closures were caused by construction debris that was blown off a bridge approximately 50 to 70 feet above the highway.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The architectural design firm behind the Norwin School District's new football stadium has unveiled renderings of what the stadium and surrounding area will look like once construction is expected to be completed in June 2027.—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Erection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erection. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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