as in to grow
to eventually have as a state or quality
many people became sick with the flu with the arrival of autumn the days become crisper and breezier
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Recent Examples of become
The song has actually become an anthem for the England fans over recent years.
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Nbc News,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
Femi hit Fall from Grace and pinned Uso to win the match and become the King of the Ring.
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Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2026
Fiber-optic, first-person view (FPV) drones have become a key weapon in the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah’s war against Israel in recent months – bypassing Israel’s sophisticated defense systems by duplicating an asymmetric warfare tactic that first emerged in the Russia-Ukraine war.
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Jeremy Diamond,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
What once created confusion and long lines became a smoother experience for both families and staff.
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Ignacio Carranza,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2026
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Nbc News,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
Femi hit Fall from Grace and pinned Uso to win the match and become the King of the Ring.
—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2026
Fiber-optic, first-person view (FPV) drones have become a key weapon in the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah’s war against Israel in recent months – bypassing Israel’s sophisticated defense systems by duplicating an asymmetric warfare tactic that first emerged in the Russia-Ukraine war.
—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
What once created confusion and long lines became a smoother experience for both families and staff.
—
Ignacio Carranza,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2026
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The utility attributed the higher costs to broader market dynamics, including more expensive wholesale electricity and growing demand from large users such as manufacturers and data centers across PJM’s 13-state grid.
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The spectacle gave rise to self-starters like Ai who sought to cash in on the growing hype.
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The Property Brothers star, 48, got candid about previously letting his work bleed too much into his home life, to the point where his 4-year-old son, Parker, started noticing.
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The small island nation off the western coast of Africa, which is making its debut on soccer’s grandest stage, already held 2010 champion Spain to a 0-0 draw and then came from behind to get a 2-2 result against Uruguay.
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Knowing Brady and Sullivan have gone after so many years of us trying to get them out is great, but Daniel Kretinsky needs to put actions into words to keep our trust.
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Critics say the bill doesn’t go far enough.
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This pack comes with four waterproof, spacious dustbags big enough for bulky sneakers and heels alike, which flight attendants say still hold up after consistent use.
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Gakpo's teammates came onto the filed to support him and formed a circle around him, putting their arms around each other as the crowd cheered, as shown in another video shared by Fox Sports.
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Atlanta experts in fitness and nutrition say the World Cup offers a rare opportunity for people to turn inspiration into action.
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The values imparted to me throughout my public school education — equal opportunity, impartial justice, respect for expertise, basic honesty — have been abandoned by a new breed of politician that has turned governance itself into a blood sport.
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“Become.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/become. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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