1
as in raises
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 builds
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 erects
The university erects a study tent inside K-Ville with desks and power strips to charge laptops and phones.
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David Ubben, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
This approach still erects a financial barrier for the hundreds of thousands of San Diego County residents who have supported Balboa Park institutions for generations.
—Judy Gradwohl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
The Pitt’s 15-episode season, simple premise, empathetic performances, and weekly release schedule, combined with a focus on ruthlessly realistic competence, erects a new benchmark for what good TV looks like in the streaming era.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
David Ubben, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
This approach still erects a financial barrier for the hundreds of thousands of San Diego County residents who have supported Balboa Park institutions for generations.
—Judy Gradwohl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
The Pitt’s 15-episode season, simple premise, empathetic performances, and weekly release schedule, combined with a focus on ruthlessly realistic competence, erects a new benchmark for what good TV looks like in the streaming era.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for erects
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The comments around cyber risks come as emergence of Anthropic's Mythos is setting up a scramble from the banking industry to gain access and test the technology, as regulators rush to examine the cybersecurity risks the new AI model raises.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Critics say that practice raises prices for buyers and hurts the state’s homeownership rate.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Moon settles into your 4th House of Home, where honesty builds trust quickly.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Invite someone in, agree on a clear next step, and follow through together so momentum builds without confusion or mixed signals.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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Yet unlike physical fog that eventually lifts, The Fog keeps data opaque at all times—even as computation happens.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Apr. 2026
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The first half of May stays relatively busy, but the pressure gradually lifts.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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Along with screenwriter Ed Solomon, Soderbergh also constructs the ideal showcase for two separate generations of British actors to cook.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Boring Company constructs tunnel trafficways for cars and pedestrians.—
Neal Franklin,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
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Sensitivity rears up as the moon opposes Chiron.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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The only time contemporary dance music rears its head is when Cunningham drops a kick drum to frame the duo’s meanderings, in the same manner that Ciani uses control voltages to corral her buzzing sounds.—
Andrew Ryce,
Pitchfork,
9 Apr. 2026
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Ryder delivers, unpacks, and assembles your items (excluding lighting) in the room of your choice.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2026
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Florida now awaits All-SEC small forward Thomas Haugh’s decision as coach Todd Golden assembles the 2026-27 roster.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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That has rarely been an indicator of who hoists the Cup at the end of four rounds.—
Stephen Whyno,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Head coach Dusty May of the Michigan Wolverines hoists the trophy after defeating the UConn Huskies 69-63 in the national championship of the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 6, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Sometimes, the plan creates the situation, and the unexpected knockout blow makes the plan look clever.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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August 23 – September 22 One thoughtful move today creates real momentum.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Erects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erects. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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