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
Smoking, inactivity, obesity, stress and certain medications also play major roles in the quality of erections.
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Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 26 Dec. 2025
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
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
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Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 26 Dec. 2025
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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for erection
Noun
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In theory, that’s what Slot wants his side to do, but in practice this season, due to personnel, fitness and at times structure, the Liverpool high press has lacked the intensity, aggression and intelligence of previous years.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Given the structure's historic landmark status, preserving heritage was of utmost importance.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The following year, construction began on a 700,000-square-foot main office.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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Machinery moved earth, buzz saws signaled new construction and a steady flow of trucks brought new equipment to Expo Idaho.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Erection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erection. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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