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
Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2025
Blackberries are commonly categorized into three groups according to their growth habit: erect, semi-erect, and trailing plants.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2025
Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
In Eureka, a campaign is under way to erect a monument memorializing the former Chinatown there.
—Michael Luo, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
But what makes coyotes distinct is their bushy, black-tip tails, erect ears and yellow eyes.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2025
Blackberries are commonly categorized into three groups according to their growth habit: erect, semi-erect, and trailing plants.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2025
Verb
The national symbol of labor disputes was erected after a dozen public works employees went on strike following the failure of federal mediation sessions to secure a new contract, according to Local 150 of the International Union of Operating Engineers.
—Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
In Eureka, a campaign is under way to erect a monument memorializing the former Chinatown there.
—Michael Luo, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for erect
Adjective
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With Mike Witcher on dobro and Ethan Ballinger on mandolin, guitar, and harmony vocals, the Luke Bulla Trio gave a commanding performance that well-deserved its standing ovations, the news release stated.—
Del Mar Foundation,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2025
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Musk got a standing ovation − from the Republican side of the aisle, that is − when Trump acknowledged him, seated in the gallery.—
Susan Page,
USA TODAY,
5 Mar. 2025
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Children dance with pride in native regalia at the cruise port and some community members who had left are returning to open new businesses and raise families.—
Elaine Glusac,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Mar. 2025
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The imminent water landing would bring to an end a lengthy spaceflight saga that thrust Williams and Wilmore into the spotlight and raised questions about the future of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
18 Mar. 2025
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Heck, there would have been no economic basis to build anything creative whatsoever.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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Only 17 examples of the Vector W8 were built, each priced at $450,000.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The massive movement of water during El Niño can also result in vertical movement of heat throughout the ocean's layers.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2025
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Then identify the physical feats your ascent will require (e.g. 3,000-foot ascent with a 25-pound pack, 200 vertical feet of ice climbing, three pitches of 5.8 rock climbing) and set training check points in your calendar that match these goals.—
Sean McNally,
Outdoor Life,
13 Mar. 2025
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The authors see this as a refutation of the hypothesis that megalodons relied on nursery areas to rear their young, since a baby megalodon would be quite capable of hunting and killing marine mammals based on size alone.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
9 Mar. 2025
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The incident was captured on video by a bystander and shared by WMC, showing an ax-wielding man rear back and slam his weapon into the SUV multiple times with full force, having to work to pull his ax out of the side of the vehicle.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2025
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The shipyard also constructs training vessels for the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD).—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
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When constructing an intricate, multi-leg Same Game Parlay, ardent bettors may spend hours assembling the wager.—
Matt Rybaltowski,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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From acrylic tubes designed to help makeup brushes stand upright on display to narrow carts that keep my daily essentials handy in my quaint New York City bathroom.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
14 Mar. 2025
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Tired of lugging out your heavy upright vacuum every time your pet drags in dirt or a few crumbs make their way onto the kitchen floor?—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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Peterson hoisted a chainsaw while wearing a blazer over a T-shirt, black shades and a black cap, as Musk did at a recent event.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
8 Mar. 2025
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Listen to this article A month after the Philadelphia Eagles hoisted the Lombardi Trophy following their Super Bowl LIX victory against the Kansas City Chiefs, free agency is set to begin.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Erect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erect. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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