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
Michael Jordan became the first NBA player to be named league MVP and defensive player of the year in the same season after averaging 35 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.9 assists and 3.2 steals.
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Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2025
These peers became my first readers, accountability buddies, and partners in promoting my book.
—Jaclyn Westlake, CNBC, 24 May 2025
But what the restaurant has become most famous for is its maneki-neko figurines, otherwise known as a beckoning cat, which has become a mascot for the restaurant.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
After about seven days of feeding, the larvae drop to the ground, burrow into the soil and pupate, becoming an adult screwworm, according to the USDA.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 13 May 2025
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Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2025
These peers became my first readers, accountability buddies, and partners in promoting my book.
—Jaclyn Westlake, CNBC, 24 May 2025
But what the restaurant has become most famous for is its maneki-neko figurines, otherwise known as a beckoning cat, which has become a mascot for the restaurant.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
After about seven days of feeding, the larvae drop to the ground, burrow into the soil and pupate, becoming an adult screwworm, according to the USDA.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for become
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An Army investigation found four horses had died in a year, the Army’s herd had grown old and their training and facilities were outdated.—
Tom Vanden Brook,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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Long Ireland Beer Company recently raised its prices for the first time in years to keep up, said Malone, who added that the company is searching for lower-cost aluminum suppliers and seeking new ways to grow profits to stay afloat.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
26 May 2025
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Left-hander Pierce Coppola got the start and, after a dominant return against Alabama to the tune of 10 strikeouts in 3 2/3 innings, just couldn’t find the zone.—
Jackson Castellano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 June 2025
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Clients would get the remains of not only their loved one, but also the remains of other bodies.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
2 June 2025
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What went right, what went wrong, and what are the prospects for Elon's mammoth rocket meeting NASA's goals for a moon landing in 2027?—
Space.com Staff,
Space.com,
31 May 2025
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The funds raised at this event are crucial, as the net proceeds go directly to DMVA, allowing the organization to further its essential nonprofit mission: to bolster and sustain the small businesses that form the heart of the Del Mar community, the news release stated.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
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On those to-go cups, customers often have to put their hands on several cups to turn them over to find their name.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Grayson Chrisley, who recently turned 19, now attends the University of Alabama.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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“Become.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/become. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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