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
With the ability to strengthen erections, heighten pleasure, and even add some vibration to the mix, these things work wonders both solo and as toys for couples.
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 24 Jan. 2025
Bryan Johnson, the American tech entrepreneur and venture capitalist, known for his attempts to extend his life and try to live forever, has raised eyebrows online after sharing data about his son's erections.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
These early folk vampires, when they were disinterred, sometimes had erections.
—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
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 24 Jan. 2025
Bryan Johnson, the American tech entrepreneur and venture capitalist, known for his attempts to extend his life and try to live forever, has raised eyebrows online after sharing data about his son's erections.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
These early folk vampires, when they were disinterred, sometimes had erections.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for erection
Noun
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The structure is built up to 33 stories, and the project, which is ahead of schedule, will reach a key milestone of 50% completion by the end of July.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
29 July 2025
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Now, a glass curtain wall and some metal panels line the structure's edge.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
29 July 2025
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This tool is most useful for those who are active outdoors, such as construction workers and athletes.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
24 July 2025
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Police interviewed 10 witnesses in the area, including three members of a construction company working on a house, but found no one who saw the shooting besides the undercover officer.—
John Lynch,
Arkansas Online,
23 July 2025
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“Erection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erection. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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