Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for semierect
Adjective
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There’s also vertical space to consider, using a trellis or tall planter system.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
20 Apr. 2026 -
The region’s vertical structure is a key factor in promoting transparency and traceability.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Both species are annuals that have long, slender leaves and hollow, erect stems.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Mar. 2026
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Lily stood erect and silent, waiting for her part in the hunt.—
Delbert L. Chears,
Outdoor Life,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Fitness enthusiasts will enjoy the more than 1,700-square-foot gym along with daily classes like beach yoga and water sports like kayaks and standing paddle boards.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Apr. 2026
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Manning received a standing ovation.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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By changing the orientations of the bars perpendicular to the waveguide, the team has been able to make the cantilevers curl into helixes.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
9 Apr. 2026
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This means that, unlike regular rotors that are stuck perpendicular to their axis of rotation, AERIX T-6 rotors can independently change their direction.—
Etiido Uko
March 30,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Alignment lasers and the ship’s gyro-compass ensured the rotors were plumb and correctly oriented.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
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The sharp, plumb bow and the hull that slowly widens aft, for example, reduce resistance and drag.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The rash may begin as small, flat, round discolorations that become raised and fluid-filled (clear or pus) before scabbing.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
The Arizona Republic,
29 July 2022
Adjective
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The Lightning robot also crashed into a barricade, fell and waited for its handlers to set it upright.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
22 Apr. 2026
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The compartments are deep enough to actually hold things upright, and the material wipes clean without absorbing odors from the spatulas and wooden spoons cohabitating within.—
Jamie Thilman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Semierect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semierect. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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