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
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On May 17, a bomb rocked Palm Springs, California – shaking structures for several blocks, shattering glass and leveling one innocuous-looking building.—
Curt Devine,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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The program’s structure has enabled some companies to quickly capture a large portion of funding, over 1,000 vouchers in some cases, without having the inventory or production capacity to deliver those vehicles in a timely fashion.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Utemuratov, the Kazakh billionaire who has used his wealth to try to turn the country into a force in tennis, has spent much of the past two decades funding the construction of tennis centers.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The project, first announced in 2017, will reportedly include the construction of a new canal and marina for excursion boats.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Erection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erection. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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