semierect

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for semierect
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Adjective
  • According to the woman Hernandez became erect while touching her back and stomach, then covered himself with a pillow, the affidavit read.
    Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Feb. 2026
  • For total protection, erect metal or polypropylene deer fencing around the plant to prevent them from entering.
    Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • The crowd in the stadium let their emotions pour out as well, giving him a standing ovation.
    Ciara Moran, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
  • The new president got a standing ovation.
    Zack Sharf, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • If the lever is perpendicular to the gas line, the gas valve is shut off.
    Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026
  • The dipole antennas are mounted perpendicular to each other on a small turntable, forming an X when seen from above.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • An actor’s job is to plumb emotions at a moment’s notice.
    Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 19 Nov. 2025
  • On Tuesday morning, the parking lot and the gravel road near the Oglala Commodity Warehouse in Pine Ridge was plumb-full of pick-up trucks and cars.
    Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
  • Your core should be fully upright with your shoulders pulled back, Tress adds.
    Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Semierect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semierect. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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