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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2
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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This includes: People with diabetes should be aware that prune juice can raise blood sugar levels.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
15 July 2025
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In addition to the money raised, the event boosted awareness of global poverty and hunger.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The song begins as a solo by Rumi and builds into a powerful ensemble, complete with Mira, Zoey and even the crowd.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Why focus on building apartments that are in the middle of the market?—
Kate Talerico,
Mercury News,
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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But with more and more devices connecting to more and more networks, 5G or otherwise, other concerns rear their heads too.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
9 July 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 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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An Upright Option Photograph: Dyson Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra $500 $418 (16% off) Amazon (Extra) $500 Dyson Love a classic upright vacuum?—
Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
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 19 Jul. 2025.
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