as in standing
rising straight up
a lone tree remained erect after the terrible tornado had passed
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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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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 McCann, Sportico.com, 25 Nov. 2025
Hay alleged Combs was erect, further claiming that Combs did not ejaculate before leaving the room.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 18 Nov. 2025
Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 31 Jan. 2026
The seller in the deal, Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church, erected the first buildings on campus in 1977 and constructed additions 20 years later.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 31 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
These types of restrictions allegedly suppress team earnings and erect barriers to entry for any rival to the Cup Series.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 Nov. 2025
Hay alleged Combs was erect, further claiming that Combs did not ejaculate before leaving the room.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 18 Nov. 2025
Verb
Or erect a barrier fence to reduce the amount of salt exposure from snow removal equipment and ice melting products.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 31 Jan. 2026
The seller in the deal, Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church, erected the first buildings on campus in 1977 and constructed additions 20 years later.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for erect
Adjective
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The crowd in the stadium let their emotions pour out as well, giving him a standing ovation.—
Ciara Moran,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The new president got a standing ovation.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2026
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The health care company also raised its forecast range for profit this fiscal year.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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In the wake of Bad Bunny's halftime show selection in September, many critics raised concerns about a potential language barrier for English-language viewers.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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Engineers built the platform to scale across mission profiles.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Importantly, it was built to work no matter the weather, wind, or altitude the torch would encounter on its over 7,000-mile-long journey from Olympia, Greece to Milan, Italy.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Built for a client focused on results rather than polish by Nick Maselli, the robot—named Sourccey—features a cylindrical, mobile body with a domed top, two articulated arms, and a central vertical lift for handling garments.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Ten thousand cattails were used to create thin vertical rods, which were affixed to the perimeter of an octagonal skylight, creating a chapel with gently undulating walls.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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And big-money politics is also rearing its ugly head in local races.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, Sean Dyche’s controversial policy on towels in saunas reared its ugly head again after Nottingham Forest’s win at Brentford on Sunday.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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The heels were constructed from a lustrous satin material on the upper and featured a pointed toe design.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Bonds are used to fund brick-and-mortar projects, which include constructing, equipping, maintaining and furnishing district facilities.—
Kendrick Calfee
February 11,
Kansas City Star,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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To keep the bulbs upright, their bases are hot-glued to small tart pans lined with pebbles.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Feb. 2026
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Your core should be fully upright with your shoulders pulled back, Tress adds.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
11 Feb. 2026
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The event topped out, by my count, at 18 pro-billionaire attendees, who hoisted signs with slogans such as Tip Your Landlord and Property Rights Are Human Rights.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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Japanese figure skater Kaori Sakamoto squealed with delight when presented with a Tina plushie, while freestyle skier Eileen Gu hoisted the mascot into the air after earning a silver medal.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Erect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erect. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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