ERECTS Synonyms: 111 Similar and Opposite Words

erects

verb

present tense third-person singular of erect

as in raises

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 builds

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 erects The university erects a study tent inside K-Ville with desks and power strips to charge laptops and phones. —

David Ubben, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026 This approach still erects a financial barrier for the hundreds of thousands of San Diego County residents who have supported Balboa Park institutions for generations. —

Judy Gradwohl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026 The Pitt’s 15-episode season, simple premise, empathetic performances, and weekly release schedule, combined with a focus on ruthlessly realistic competence, erects a new benchmark for what good TV looks like in the streaming era. —

Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025

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And the influence that both romantic and platonic relationships have over a person’s lifespan raises concerns about the current declines in social health.

— Jessica DuLong, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
More betting activity in favor of an outcome raises its price and lowers its payout, and vice versa.

— Matt Motta, The Conversation, 16 June 2026