1
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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2
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
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.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for erects
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As more than 10 nations in Europe are participating in the F-35 program, this raises concerns related to Trump’s tariff-heavy diplomacy.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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The increasing integration of blockchain and the finance industry raises uncomfortable questions of whether crypto is betraying its founding ideals, which saw Bitcoin as a rebellion against the big bank and government control of the financial system.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Madeleine, like most elementary school kids, enjoys recess on the playground – a haven where friendships form, independence builds and imaginations run free.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Across the country, educators, cultural institutions and civic organizations are proving that high-quality civic education engages young people, strengthens democratic skills and builds durable civic habits.—
Erin Carlson Mast,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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After the fog lifts this morning, skies across the area will stay cloudy to mostly cloudy.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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The House bill, and its Senate counterpart, Senate Bill 594, which passed on Wednesday, lifts that restriction.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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Using footage captured by climbers from various expeditions, the director Amir Bar-Lev constructs a portrait of perseverance—and hubris.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2026
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Middle Tennessee centers on Rolf and Daughters in Nashville, where Philip Krajeck constructs a dish that uses every part of the tomato plant, from fruit to vine.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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The namesake color rears its head again on the heel’s visible Air Max unit, which sits within a dark gray sole unit, as well as the tongue tag.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
19 Feb. 2026
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As 2016 sneaker culture again rears its head, Kniffen believes that Foot Locker, acquired by Dick's Sporting Goods in 2025, stands to gain.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2026
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In addition, Jeff and Carl will be making homemade Jalapeño dinner rolls while our Angels in Service staff assembles a fresh creamy coleslaw.—
Gary Paun,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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In Ethiopia, Belayneh Kinde Group (BKG) assembles about 150 minibuses a month using Chinese components.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Flagg hoists jumpers with his right hand but often appears most comfortable driving and finishing around the rim with his left.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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Fort Worth Arlington Heights head coach Curtis James hoists the district title.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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Unlike regular food containers, the ProKeeper creates a tighter seal by pressing up against the guac to keep it green for days (and plenty of tortilla chips) to come.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2026
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That restriction creates a dysfunctional cycle that ultimately contributes to back pain.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Erects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erects. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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