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as in raised
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 built
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 erected
Earlier this year, the phone erected for Ruby and Hart Campbell was moved to a more public location.
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Staff Photographer,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2026
During this visit to shore, his 12th, his crimes have included picking fights with parked cars and smashing through barriers erected to keep him off roads.
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
The memorial was erected in 2008 on the outer limit of Wilmington, where the street turns into a highway and whisks you out of town.
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Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
3 July 2026
States ignored national obligations, inflated currencies, shirked debts, erected trade barriers and destabilized commerce.
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Max Taves,
Mercury News,
3 July 2026
On May 1, 1775, the day the Quebec Act took effect, the life-size marble statue of George III in Montréal – erected in gratitude for his assistance following a fire – was vandalized, indicating disquiet there about this new order.
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Sarah M.s. Pearsall,
The Conversation,
2 July 2026
The stage in question was newly erected on the White House lawn for the Freedom 250 celebration, planned to commemorate the semiquincentennial of America's founding.
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Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 July 2026
The state has rejected accusations of environmental harm and said the airport was already developed, with activity occurring before the tent detention camp was erected.
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Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
Be sure to visit the iconic Biloxi Lighthouse, which was erected in 1848.
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Staff Photographer,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2026
During this visit to shore, his 12th, his crimes have included picking fights with parked cars and smashing through barriers erected to keep him off roads.
—
ABC News,
3 July 2026
The memorial was erected in 2008 on the outer limit of Wilmington, where the street turns into a highway and whisks you out of town.
—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
3 July 2026
States ignored national obligations, inflated currencies, shirked debts, erected trade barriers and destabilized commerce.
—
Max Taves,
Mercury News,
3 July 2026
On May 1, 1775, the day the Quebec Act took effect, the life-size marble statue of George III in Montréal – erected in gratitude for his assistance following a fire – was vandalized, indicating disquiet there about this new order.
—
Sarah M.s. Pearsall,
The Conversation,
2 July 2026
The stage in question was newly erected on the White House lawn for the Freedom 250 celebration, planned to commemorate the semiquincentennial of America's founding.
—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 July 2026
The state has rejected accusations of environmental harm and said the airport was already developed, with activity occurring before the tent detention camp was erected.
—
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
Be sure to visit the iconic Biloxi Lighthouse, which was erected in 1848.
—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for erected
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The bike lane is raised a little from the street, and then the sidewalk is raised a little from the bike lane.
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But last year, Australia’s National Rodeo Association raised the age limit to 18, boosting Bella’s ambition to one day ride in adult comps.
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Although Edwards said to transform MSG into a wedding would take more than a week, Swift could treat it like the Eras Tour where the set was built and constructed for rehearsals at Rock Lititz in Pennsylvania.
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Bahr built a genuinely ambitious event out of limited resources.
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So far, nine Guam kingfishers have been released on Palmyra Atoll, three of which were hatched and hand-reared at the National Aviary.
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An ugly snag, looking like last year’s Christmas tree, has reared itself out of the water about midstream.
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The cart is carefully constructed with a wood-like resin frame and cabinets that are especially durable and resistant to rust, mildew, and intense UV rays.
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As a result, a memorial pavilion, where students can play soccer, has been installed in Blakeley’s school in her honor, and a butterfly climber has been constructed at a local Bellaire park.
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Rodriguez hoisted Dupri into a Torture Rack, but Dupri fought out of it for a sunset flip attempt.
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Videos have gone viral on social media showing South Korea fans dancing with Mexicans, being hoisted into the air in celebration and wearing Mexico shirts.
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Dondi assembled a small but mighty team and established swim lanes.
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Luke Gennaro of the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry said the exhibit was assembled on short notice after volunteers scrambled to secure donations from businesses across the state.
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He was replaced by Victor Robles, who got hit by a pitch on the right wrist in the bottom of the third and was lifted in favor of Weston Wilson in the fifth.
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This bikini’s feminine sweetheart neckline offers a classic, lifted silhouette made for beach days or backyard pool parties.
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The 76ers, meanwhile, haven’t made the conference finals since 2001, which was before Brown’s fifth birthday.
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Harpring says the city is using smaller fireworks than in previous years and has added additional staff to assist with safety, a decision made after a 10-acre fire broke out in the city earlier this year.
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“Erected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erected. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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