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
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.
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 24 Jan. 2025
Bryan Johnson, the American tech entrepreneur and venture capitalist, known for his attempts to extend his life and try to live forever, has raised eyebrows online after sharing data about his son's erections.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
These early folk vampires, when they were disinterred, sometimes had erections.
—Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
The motivation to try the latter is most common among men seeking longer-lasting erections, but women may also want to delay their climaxes too, as many experience hyper-sensitivity that makes stimulation uncomfortable to continue post-orgasm.
—Suzannah Weiss, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2024
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 24 Jan. 2025
Bryan Johnson, the American tech entrepreneur and venture capitalist, known for his attempts to extend his life and try to live forever, has raised eyebrows online after sharing data about his son's erections.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
These early folk vampires, when they were disinterred, sometimes had erections.
—Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
The motivation to try the latter is most common among men seeking longer-lasting erections, but women may also want to delay their climaxes too, as many experience hyper-sensitivity that makes stimulation uncomfortable to continue post-orgasm.
—Suzannah Weiss, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for erection
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If armadillos have created burrows under structures, Indiana DNR recommends illuminating the burrow or placing a radio near the entrance to help drive them away.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
22 Aug. 2025
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By using standard resume headings, maintaining consistent structure and formatting throughout, and using spelling or grammar checkers to ensure that content is written correctly, applicants tend to stand out to AI.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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The prograde construction prevents the pan from warping or denting.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 Aug. 2025
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Instead of selling reactors, Oklo intends to provide electricity through long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs), overseeing operations from construction to output.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Erection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erection. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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