as in suitable
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation
that's a particularly becoming dress for the dance
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as in growing
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 becoming
Fox News Staff, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025
In November, Newsom had +550 odds of becoming the next president, according to SportsBettingDime, which amounts to a 15 percent chance.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
The sources described the relationship as not yet serious, but on its way to becoming so.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
After becoming a father and leaving college, Weeks was drafted into the NBA minor league and spent several years playing ball professionally overseas.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 15 Mar. 2025
Ahead of his next Olympic run in 1988, Lewis took to the track wearing a yellow and blue bodysuit at the 1985 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, becoming the first runner to sport a bodysuit in competition.
—Justine Fisher, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
The senior forward has played at Boise State since 2021, becoming a starter seven games into his freshman campaign.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 15 Mar. 2025
Van Lith was also voted Newcomer of the Year, becoming the first conference player in 29 years to earn both Player of the Year and Newcomer of the Year in the same season.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2025
Three seasons after becoming the first NBA player to make 3,000 career 3-pointers, Steph Curry became the first NBA player to reach 4,000 made 3s on Thursday night as the Golden State Warriors hosted the Sacramento Kings.
—Anthony Slater, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
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This vision of the future is becoming increasingly real thanks to advancements in autonomous driving technology.
—Fox News Staff, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025
In November, Newsom had +550 odds of becoming the next president, according to SportsBettingDime, which amounts to a 15 percent chance.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
The sources described the relationship as not yet serious, but on its way to becoming so.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
After becoming a father and leaving college, Weeks was drafted into the NBA minor league and spent several years playing ball professionally overseas.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 15 Mar. 2025
Ahead of his next Olympic run in 1988, Lewis took to the track wearing a yellow and blue bodysuit at the 1985 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, becoming the first runner to sport a bodysuit in competition.
—Justine Fisher, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
The senior forward has played at Boise State since 2021, becoming a starter seven games into his freshman campaign.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 15 Mar. 2025
Van Lith was also voted Newcomer of the Year, becoming the first conference player in 29 years to earn both Player of the Year and Newcomer of the Year in the same season.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2025
Three seasons after becoming the first NBA player to make 3,000 career 3-pointers, Steph Curry became the first NBA player to reach 4,000 made 3s on Thursday night as the Golden State Warriors hosted the Sacramento Kings.
—Anthony Slater, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for becoming
Adjective
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Midsize electric grills suitable for indoor/outdoor use are generally between 26-34 inches wide and can fit at least 10 burgers at a time.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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This intelligent filtering ensures that only the most suitable candidates proceed to interviews, significantly accelerating recruitment cycles and reducing biases. 4.—
Tarun Eldho Alias,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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There’s nothing quite as rewarding in gardening as growing a plant from seed.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 2025
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Half of your time removing the snow can be spent fighting with the exponentially growing clump of snow on the shovel.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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There is no one right way to teach literacy in a developmentally appropriate, balanced literacy framework.—
K. Dara Hill,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2025
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Depending on your needs and health goals, one diet may be better than the other, or neither may be appropriate.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN,
Health,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This, too, would be a fitting final chapter for the Heat patriarch.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2025
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The idea of fitting coverage around the traveler — instead of the other way around — is gaining traction in the travel insurance business.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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By advocating for proper funding, schools will be able to take innovative approaches to increasing literacy rates, as well as seeing gains in math.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Just cut the tubing to the proper length and wrap it around the cables.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
20 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The launch set a record for turnaround time for the company from a single launch pad coming four days, three hours, and 11 minutes since the July 23 launch.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2025
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From thrilling outdoor adventures to inaugural music festivals and exclusive culinary experiences, there’s much to look forward to in the coming months.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Warren, at least at the college level, fit that description.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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However, the owners of the team saw fit to elevate Schmidt to the GM position — talk about loyalty and promoting from within.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Just go a size or two down from your usual for a fitted look.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
17 Apr. 2025
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Granted, unlike regular tees, this one is extra soft and fitted and features fine ribbed detailing on the neckline, hem, and sleeves.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Becoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/becoming. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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