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as in raising
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 constructing
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 erecting
Experts recommend erecting temporary or permanent barriers where people or gatherings are the most exposed to reduce fatalities.
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Avery Lotz, Axios, 2 Jan. 2025
Volvo, the Swedish company, recently began erecting a truck factory.
—Peter S. Goodman, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024
Important Steps Taken in Number Theory Solving these major geometry problems was akin to erecting towering monuments in the landscape of mathematics.
—Jordana Cepelewicz, Quanta Magazine, 16 Dec. 2024
Indy got into the Parisian spirit, erecting a replica Eiffel Tower on Georgia Street.
—Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
Variations in track shapes and sizes, like the differences between Daytona and Bristol, complicate the design and erecting of such domes.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Protesters responded by launching fireworks at officers and erecting barricades along the city's central boulevard.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Various practices became associated with Advent, including lighting an Advent wreath, erecting a Christmas tree, and putting out Christmas decorations.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
For the last many years, people have been erecting new statues of Lenin and Stalin.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 14 Oct. 2024
Avery Lotz, Axios, 2 Jan. 2025
Volvo, the Swedish company, recently began erecting a truck factory.
—Peter S. Goodman, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024
Important Steps Taken in Number Theory Solving these major geometry problems was akin to erecting towering monuments in the landscape of mathematics.
—Jordana Cepelewicz, Quanta Magazine, 16 Dec. 2024
Indy got into the Parisian spirit, erecting a replica Eiffel Tower on Georgia Street.
—Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
Variations in track shapes and sizes, like the differences between Daytona and Bristol, complicate the design and erecting of such domes.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Protesters responded by launching fireworks at officers and erecting barricades along the city's central boulevard.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Various practices became associated with Advent, including lighting an Advent wreath, erecting a Christmas tree, and putting out Christmas decorations.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
For the last many years, people have been erecting new statues of Lenin and Stalin.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 14 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for erecting
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The year also began with a strong El Niño event, which occurs when the ocean in the Eastern Pacific releases large amounts of heat to the atmosphere, raising global temperatures.Lauren Sommer, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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Sinema spent around $8,000 on travel expenses in the Boston area in the days surrounding the marathon this spring, but has reported raising just one dollar since March, according to CREW’s complaint.Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Knicks outscored the Raptors 40-24 in the second quarter and 31-18 in the third, building a commanding 29-point lead heading into the final period.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Jio is building a multibillion-dollar ecosystem in India.Alex Lazarow, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Schwartz describes being purposeful in assembling his crew.Leila Jordan, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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In a bustling workshop in Bogotá, Colombia, James Downer is busy assembling e-bikes.Boaz Sobrado, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Prospects of heightened inflation could also hinder the Fed from keeping up with interest-rate cuts, even as other central banks proceed with cuts, further lifting the dollar.Saqib Iqbal Ahmed, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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Tech names and semiconductor stocks were among the big winners of the day, lifting the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq.Sean Conlon, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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As America entered World War II, the daily beehive of activity at Michigan Central rebounded as Detroit’s automotive plants shifted on a dime from making cars to whatever Uncle Sam desired.Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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When students saw their peers striving to better themselves through education and making better choices, Saffold said the kids’ attitudes changed.La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Erecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erecting. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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