as in standing
rising straight up
a lone tree remained erect after the terrible tornado had passed
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1
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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Attention quickly turned to key senators, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine, who have also raised concerns about health care cuts, but also a loose coalition of four conservative GOP senators pushing for even steeper reductions.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Calder nodded to Red Aspen, a Boise cosmetics startup that built a new headquarters on Overland Road in 2022, and JST Manufacturing, a semiconductor equipment manufacturer, which in 2021 consolidated three sites into one near the corner of Franklin and Eagle roads on Meridian’s eastern border.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
14 July 2025
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Teens benefit most from opportunities that blend rigorous academics or real-world work, meaningful mentorship, and hands-on projects — experiences that build skills and confidence long after college applications are done.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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While some programs featuring influencers and vertical excerpts of TV shows and movies are covered by union agreements, other projects don’t have those protections.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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If your small space is flanked by strong vertical fences or walls, the easiest solution is to cover the surface with plants.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
Verb
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Confirmation bias rears its ugly head, and the person convinces themselves that AI sentience is at hand.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Shelton reared back and cranked a forehand down the line that hit the baseline.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
Verb
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
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 cultivar is versatile to boot: It can be grown as a medium-sized upright shrub or trained as a climber.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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Even in normal upright circumstances, this seems impossible.—
Denise Snodell,
Kansas City Star,
9 July 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://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erect. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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