Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for semierect
Adjective
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Given Tate’s vertical pacing and tracking skills, Ward can let the ball fly with confidence.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026 -
On this feminine top, cap sleeves pair with vertical stripes to help elongate your torso.—
Aashna Gheewalla,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Both species are annuals that have long, slender leaves and hollow, erect stems.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Mar. 2026
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Lily stood erect and silent, waiting for her part in the hunt.—
Delbert L. Chears,
Outdoor Life,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Fitness enthusiasts will enjoy the more than 1,700-square-foot gym along with daily classes like beach yoga and water sports like kayaks and standing paddle boards.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Apr. 2026
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Manning received a standing ovation.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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By changing the orientations of the bars perpendicular to the waveguide, the team has been able to make the cantilevers curl into helixes.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
9 Apr. 2026
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This means that, unlike regular rotors that are stuck perpendicular to their axis of rotation, AERIX T-6 rotors can independently change their direction.—
Etiido Uko
March 30,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Alignment lasers and the ship’s gyro-compass ensured the rotors were plumb and correctly oriented.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
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The sharp, plumb bow and the hull that slowly widens aft, for example, reduce resistance and drag.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The rash may begin as small, flat, round discolorations that become raised and fluid-filled (clear or pus) before scabbing.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
The Arizona Republic,
29 July 2022
Adjective
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Glantz remained upright at his otherwise empty table, and his nonchalant noshing was caught on a CNN livestream of the room.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Vacuums come in a wide range of styles, from traditional upright and canister models to newer designs, such as zippy cordless stick vacuums and robot vacs that do the work for you.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Semierect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semierect. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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