as in standing
rising straight up
a lone tree remained erect after the terrible tornado had passed
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1
as in to raise
to fix in an upright position
the tribes of the Pacific Northwest erected totem poles in front of their dwellings
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as in to build
to form by putting together parts or materials
we'd better erect some sort of shelter before these woods are in total darkness
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Recent Examples of erect
Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2025
Tilted up, the erect collars gave the models the image of Bela Lugosi attending a Kiss concert.
—Jacob Gallagher, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
Two white crosses with blue hearts were erected amid the memorial, carrying the victims’ names – Robert Morales and Tiru Chabba – and messages of love for them.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
In one incident, a TDE affiliate named B-Dawg brushed against her buttocks while erect, the complaint alleges.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2025
Tilted up, the erect collars gave the models the image of Bela Lugosi attending a Kiss concert.
—Jacob Gallagher, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
Verb
Crowd barriers have been erected inside and outside the basilica.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
Two white crosses with blue hearts were erected amid the memorial, carrying the victims’ names – Robert Morales and Tiru Chabba – and messages of love for them.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for erect
Adjective
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Megalopolis Never Logo text Francis Ford Coppola got a standing ovation at the Dolby Theatre on April 26.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
7 May 2025
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Giving his inauguration speech, Cunningham received continual rounds of applause and several standing ovations.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2025
Verb
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The order governs Title VII, though could be influential on disparate claims raised by other civil rights laws.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
5 May 2025
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The more the barriers are raised, the more the ecosystem risks changing.—
Julia Buckley,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
Verb
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And when the focus shifts from guarding what’s been built to cultivating what’s possible next.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Policies may set the direction, but people are the bricks that build this world—only happy individuals can create a truly harmonious society.—
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar,
Time,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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Shop pretty and practical options to help your vegetable plants, various herbs, and seasonal blooms flourish, including ceramic pots, stackable vertical planters, and rustic whiskey barrel pots.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
13 May 2025
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Climb near vertical steps to the towers of the huge gothic Basilica del Voto Nacional for outrageous views over the undulating skyline of city blocks and Andean mountains.—
Duncan Madden,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Verb
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Famed chair-slipping icon Joy Behar leaves the room for one day off, and suddenly The View's notoriously terroristic set pieces rears its head once again!—
Joey Nolfi,
EW.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Investments in people: The perception problem continues to rear its head in our industry.—
Ethan Karp,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Archaeologists rediscover 17th-century brick kiln at William & Mary A team of archaeologists at the College of William & Mary, the second-oldest university in the United States, recently rediscovered a brick kiln used to help construct the Wren Building.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2025
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In total, the crews constructed three embankment dams made of dirt and stone, the highest of which was about 26 feet tall.—
Monica Cull,
Discover Magazine,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Make sure to maintain an upright torso and avoid leaning forward or backward.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
13 May 2025
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Adjustable feet offer stability even on uneven surfaces, while metal brackets and stakes ensure the cabinet stays upright without tipping or swaying.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
12 May 2025
Verb
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The five-time BAFTA TV Award winner and his spouse recently hoisted their historic New York City carriage house on the market for $5.6 million.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
8 May 2025
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The city of San Diego has been hoisting the banner since June 2021.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2025
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“Erect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erect. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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