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
Mariette Williams, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
Salvia nemorosa Sun Exposure: Full sun Soil Type: Dry to medium, well-draining, average
Soil pH: Acidic to neutral (5.5-6.5)
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 to 8
The erect flower spikes of meadow sage add dramatic texture and contrast to rose bushes.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2025
Indianapolis Star, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
After a sound barrier wall the company erected in 2021 failed to ease residents’ complaints, Newport and the Campbell County Attorney's Office started pursuing misdemeanor noise charges.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Adjective
In the proceeding years, visitors who wanted to spend the night in the park could rent houseboats, erect tents, or park their camper vans or RVs, but the nearest hotel was located about an hour away in Florida City.
—Mariette Williams, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
Salvia nemorosa Sun Exposure: Full sun Soil Type: Dry to medium, well-draining, average
Soil pH: Acidic to neutral (5.5-6.5)
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 to 8
The erect flower spikes of meadow sage add dramatic texture and contrast to rose bushes.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
The building — which had been erected in 1875 as the Remy Hotel and later became Hotel Morton — was acquired by H.P. Wasson in 1916.
—Indianapolis Star, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
After a sound barrier wall the company erected in 2021 failed to ease residents’ complaints, Newport and the Campbell County Attorney's Office started pursuing misdemeanor noise charges.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for erect
Adjective
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Iran boasts a large standing force but also relies on proxies and undercover operations that have been severely disabled in recent months by U.S. and Israeli actions.—
Christopher Bodeen,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
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His absence doesn’t make for a total 180 reversal; Haim’s other major standing collaborator, Rostam Batmanglij, is still on board co-producing with Danielle, so there are still points of sonic continuity.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
20 June 2025
Verb
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Business leaders must raise their voices—not just for equity, but for the sustainability and competitiveness of their own industries.—
Leadership Brainery,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Bonilla, who was born and raised in the Bronx, said spending a lot of money as a player was never a big deal for him.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
1 July 2025
Verb
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It's built to be easy to control, simple to repair, and endlessly customizable.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Rob Pelinka still has a lot of work to do to build a championship contender around LeBron James and Luka Doncic.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Metal filing cabinets first appeared during the 1920s, when document storage shifted from horizontal to space-saving vertical models.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
30 June 2025
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The young Democratic socialist swept the primary on the back of a media strategy fit for 2025: clever short-form vertical videos, intense message discipline focused on affordability, and an openness to talking to anyone — from niche menswear fashion podcasts to legacy players.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Inexperienced boxers, in an effort to create momentum and force, wind up or rear back before throwing a punch.—
Jerry Weissman,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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But that’s not the case once summer rears its head.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Refinery29,
19 June 2025
Verb
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Available in 17 colors and in sizes up to a men’s 16, these flip-flops are constructed with squishy yoga mat footbeds that provide arch support and prevent foot fatigue while walking for long periods of time.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
9 July 2025
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For instance, reforms to Virginia’s Building Code lowered the cost of constructing a new home by over $24,000.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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The vacuum even converts from an upright model into a handheld that makes jobs like removing pet hair from furniture, crumbs from car seats, and more so much easier.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
29 June 2025
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Pictures of the remains show the skeleton in an upright position, still retaining dark brown hair.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2025
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Dramatic footage shows an MH-60 helicopter crew locating the three distressed individuals on the rocky cliff before hoisting them to safety just yards away from the dangerous coastline.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
9 July 2025
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That one was finally able to climb to the necessary altitude and hoist the woman to safety.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 July 2025
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“Erect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://x0upouf933.proxynodejs.usequeue.com/thesaurus/erect. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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