as in structure
something put together by arranging or connecting an array of parts
when it was brand-new, the Eiffel Tower was considered as ugly an erection as Europe had ever seen
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Recent Examples of erection
These early folk vampires, when they were disinterred, sometimes had erections.
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Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
The motivation to try the latter is most common among men seeking longer-lasting erections, but women may also want to delay their climaxes too, as many experience hyper-sensitivity that makes stimulation uncomfortable to continue post-orgasm.
—Suzannah Weiss, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2024
Lelo’s vibrating ring offers myriad benefits: stronger erections, longer stamina, and a strong motor that makes things more enjoyable for everyone involved.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 31 Oct. 2024
One major misconception is that erections can be like the TV show Cobra Kai—on demand and available at a moment’s notice.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
The motivation to try the latter is most common among men seeking longer-lasting erections, but women may also want to delay their climaxes too, as many experience hyper-sensitivity that makes stimulation uncomfortable to continue post-orgasm.
—Suzannah Weiss, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2024
Lelo’s vibrating ring offers myriad benefits: stronger erections, longer stamina, and a strong motor that makes things more enjoyable for everyone involved.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 31 Oct. 2024
One major misconception is that erections can be like the TV show Cobra Kai—on demand and available at a moment’s notice.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for erection
Noun
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The growing complexity of today’s work environments through hybrid teams, agile structures and cross-functional decision making is driving the demand for a broader leadership lens.—
David Chiem,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Law enforcement members have searched the forested areas and dozens of structures that Decker was last known to be in, according to the Chelan County Sheriff's Office.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
9 June 2025
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Signings of this kind were a regular feature of Arsene Wenger’s Arsenal, at a time when punishing interest payments relating to the Emirates Stadium’s construction made that kind of value-chasing purchase a necessity.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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But these partnerships are long-term investments in communities—not just construction projects.—
Seth Gellis,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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“Erection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erection. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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