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
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
There have also been reports of facial flushing, appetite changes, nausea, vomiting and, oh, spontaneous erections with melanotan II use.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 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
There have also been reports of facial flushing, appetite changes, nausea, vomiting and, oh, spontaneous erections with melanotan II use.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for erection
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Accessibility Given its centuries-old structures and cobbled courtyard, not all areas of São Lourenço are easy to maneuver.—
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Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Apr. 2026
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Compost helps to improve soil structure and drainage.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2026
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His new four-hundred-million-dollar East Wing ballroom was supposed to have several gold ones, but a very weak judge has blocked construction.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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For years, states have used incentives and tax breaks to compete for data centers, sought for their massive investment in construction and equipment.—
Kevin Hardy,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Erection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erection. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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