as in grows
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 becomes
If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 Nov. 2025
The biopic stars Ben Foster as the trainer who becomes her abusive husband.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 8 Nov. 2025
Holding inventory becomes more expensive as carrying costs rise, and those costs either need to be recouped when selling to retailers or absorbed.
—Amalia Roy, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
But the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) just ordered airlines to reduce their air traffic as the industry becomes increasingly short-staffed.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
The Brazilian feature follows a 75-year-old woman whose journey through the Amazon becomes a manifesto on freedom and dignity.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Nov. 2025
That means Jacoby Brissett becomes a fantasy entity, though not a particularly great one.
—Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
But then there becomes a permission structure.
—Eli Thompson, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2025
At some point, the truth becomes impossible to ignore.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 25 Oct. 2025
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 Nov. 2025
The biopic stars Ben Foster as the trainer who becomes her abusive husband.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 8 Nov. 2025
Holding inventory becomes more expensive as carrying costs rise, and those costs either need to be recouped when selling to retailers or absorbed.
—Amalia Roy, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
But the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) just ordered airlines to reduce their air traffic as the industry becomes increasingly short-staffed.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
The Brazilian feature follows a 75-year-old woman whose journey through the Amazon becomes a manifesto on freedom and dignity.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Nov. 2025
That means Jacoby Brissett becomes a fantasy entity, though not a particularly great one.
—Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
But then there becomes a permission structure.
—Eli Thompson, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2025
At some point, the truth becomes impossible to ignore.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for becomes
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The farm in the mountains south of Fayetteville grows nine different varieties of lettuce, including red and green varieties of Bibb, Oakleaf and Sweet Crisp lettuces, romaine, arugula, kale, bok choy, microgreens, as well as herbs like basil, thyme and oregano.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Incentives support large-scale deployment by 2026 as freight and public transport demand grows.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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So who gets the political heat, so to speak, for the cost of electricity?—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The menu gets creative with dishes like Thai shrimp curry with plantains, but the star remains its signature bobó de lagosta, a rich lobster stew and northeastern classic.—
Carla Vianna,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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And Biltmore Estate goes above and beyond on the festive front.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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The first shift after all the previous staff shakeups goes surprisingly well.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
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There are other Washburn regulars here too, like the excellent actors Bruce McKenzie and Jeff Biehl, but despite all their long acquaintance, something about the project never quite comes into focus.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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To safely transport your new baby home from the hospital, consider the Peg Perego City Loop Infant Car Seat & Stroller Combo, which comes with a stroller and is 20% off.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
10 Nov. 2025
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If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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And in the fall, when the air turns crisp and the fields turn orange, this unassuming little town reminds visitors that sometimes, the most unique places grow from the simplest seeds (pun intended).—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Becomes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/becomes. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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