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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2
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
Michael Snyder, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2025
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
Franz Lidz, New York Times, 21 May 2025
The statue, erected in 2020, replaced an earlier wooden version that was burned down on U.S. Independence Day in 2020.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
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Adjective
Their presence made for a refreshing break from the usual barricade that luxury hotels erect between locals and guests.
—Michael Snyder, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2025
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
Verb
To put a stop to this sacrilege, Rutherford instructed members of his congregation to erect a barrier of stones across the pitch.
—Franz Lidz, New York Times, 21 May 2025
The statue, erected in 2020, replaced an earlier wooden version that was burned down on U.S. Independence Day in 2020.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for erect
Adjective
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To now have the very same industry embrace her, including via a recent standing ovation at the Critics Choice Awards for her work in Matlock, has been a lot to process.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
27 May 2025
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That’s right, festival season means one thing and one thing only: measuring the standing ovations each film gets and then using that as data point No. 1 in building your MFL team come September.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
15 May 2025
Verb
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At Davis’ arraignment Wednesday, prosecutors demanded bail raised to $300,000, but Yolo Superior Court Judge Clara Levers reluctantly let Davis’ bail stand ahead of his next appearance June 23 in Yolo Superior Court.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2025
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Stay hydrated: Since dry mouth raises gum disease risk, make sure to drink plenty of water.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
29 May 2025
Verb
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The company is making a credible effort to build that foundation from the ground up.—
Steve McDowell,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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But Apple’s academy will be for small-to medium-sized businesses, according to Apple’s press release, not training workers or building infrastructure to produce iPhones the way it is done in China or India.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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If there are grid lines on your windows, Weidenbaum recommends going with the horizontal line that lands closest to the vertical halfway point.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 May 2025
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Ateliers Horizons has dabbled in sound before, developing a first jukebox in 2019, as well as a boombox housing a vertical turntable.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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Margins Come Down, Investors Flee The higher cost of platform reared its head in the numbers: Operating expenses grew roughly 12% year-over-year.—
R. Scott Raynovich,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Golden was reared on jazz and experimental theater by her parents, who ran a lunch counter in Brooklyn.—
Jeff Gage,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2025
Verb
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Water After constructing your melon pit, water the area thoroughly and deeply.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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The Cadence capsules are leakproof and TSA-compliant, and an organizer keeps everything upright.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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There are cascading or more upright varieties in an array of colors from hot pink to deep purple to white.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
23 May 2025
Verb
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First responders hoisted the victim out by helicopter, leaving them dangling at the end of a 150-foot rope from the aircraft’s belly, before landing and transferring them to an ambulance.—
Corey Buhay,
Outside Online,
30 May 2025
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Championship banners fill the gymnasium walls, most notably in football where Marcus Allen started a career that wound up with him hoisting the Heisman Trophy and his bust enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2025
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“Erect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erect. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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