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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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 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.
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for erects
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The viewing party raises funds to support the foundation’s mission to end new HIV transmissions and dismantle the stigma that continues to fuel the epidemic.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Feb. 2026
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And consuming more beverages containing artificial sweeteners raises the risk of death from any cause and Alzheimer’s disease, based on moderately good evidence.—
Michael I Goran,
The Conversation,
3 Feb. 2026
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Over time, repetition builds confidence.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Founded in Solana Beach in 2020, the Sister Cities Project builds connections between North County communities and their neighbors across the city in Southeastern San Diego.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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Additionally, these leggings act as shapewear, featuring a contoured power waistband that provides core compression, lifts the backside, and provides an overall smoothing effect.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2026
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Saturn leaving Pisces on February 13 lifts the heavy blanket of sorrow and exhaustion that’s been dampening your life force for the last three years, freeing you to unthaw a bit from the winter of your discontent.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Jan. 2026
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Carpenter constructs her own boyfriend out of Pringles potato chips in the quirky ad.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
4 Feb. 2026
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In the feminine symbolism of the flower and the Hello Kitty doll—and the myriad bracelets, hearts, and other items affixed to each canvas—Echard constructs her figure’s gender as a tangled, blurry, and tactile exchange between the body and its surroundings.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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The latter color rears its head again through the mustache and laces, as well as a piece of the signature wings and the midsole.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
15 Jan. 2026
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But Kingsley warns of impending trouble for the twosome as Trevor's ambition once again rears its ugly head.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Dec. 2025
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In contrast, Real Madrid assembles superteams.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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At the moment the company’s Saudi facility only assembles kits from its Arizona plant.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
23 Jan. 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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Sandra Hernández, president of the California Health Care Foundation, said the federal legislation creates administrative hurdles, requiring Medicaid beneficiaries to meet new work or income requirements and to undergo the eligibility re-determination process every six months instead of annually.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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That urgency creates the perfect conditions for fraud.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Erects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erects. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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