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
La Locanda is the main hub for buffet and à la carte breakfast service (the buffet pastries are phenomenal here) and becomes a den for southern Italian dishes for later mealtimes.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
If a fetus becomes infected, toxoplasmosis can lead to a range of health problems, including premature birth, low birth weight, jaundice or other liver problems, abnormal blood counts, rashes, eye disease, developmental delays, seizures, brain calcification, and in extreme cases, stillbirth.
—Dr. Megan Yanny, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
That is where Kind Seoul becomes more than a music venue.
—Bill Schiffmiller, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
In times of crisis, luxury travelers tend to shift toward mid-range options, mid-range travelers move toward budget hotels, and the cheapest tier of the market becomes the most vulnerable.
—Anton L. Delgado, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Every late injury report becomes a conspiracy.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
This post will be updated as more information inevitably becomes available.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 31 May 2026
If the turnout is below 50%, or if the majority of those voting cast a no vote, a union becomes decertified and will no longer represent the employees.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 24 May 2026
Everything that is easy becomes hard.
—David W. Brown, New Yorker, 24 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
If a fetus becomes infected, toxoplasmosis can lead to a range of health problems, including premature birth, low birth weight, jaundice or other liver problems, abnormal blood counts, rashes, eye disease, developmental delays, seizures, brain calcification, and in extreme cases, stillbirth.
—Dr. Megan Yanny, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
That is where Kind Seoul becomes more than a music venue.
—Bill Schiffmiller, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
In times of crisis, luxury travelers tend to shift toward mid-range options, mid-range travelers move toward budget hotels, and the cheapest tier of the market becomes the most vulnerable.
—Anton L. Delgado, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Every late injury report becomes a conspiracy.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
This post will be updated as more information inevitably becomes available.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 31 May 2026
If the turnout is below 50%, or if the majority of those voting cast a no vote, a union becomes decertified and will no longer represent the employees.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 24 May 2026
Everything that is easy becomes hard.
—David W. Brown, New Yorker, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for becomes
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Details and design reflect that philosophy, from the wood fire burning in reception and the garden where your dinner grows to the private onsen steaming quietly while snow falls just feet away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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There is an anticipation of a logjam of players in the coming season or two, as the clock starts ticking on the eligibility of 19-year-olds, and their desperation to join a college roster grows.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
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Economic forum The attacks came as the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, or SPIEF, a major business event known as Russian President Vladimir Putin’s version of Davos, gets underway in the city on Wednesday.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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The real risk starts when a pan gets too hot, too damaged or used in the wrong way.—
Ryan Brennan
June 2,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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With enough optimization and intervention, their argument goes, the body can be manipulated into becoming fully knowable, mastered, perfect.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
4 June 2026
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At Tuckernuck, Americana charm goes hand in hand with sweat-ready formulations — serving up looks for the studio, the nail salon, and every setting in between.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Breakfast comes with more river views.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The study comes as the sun remains near the peak of Solar Cycle 25, a period of heightened solar activity that has already produced spectacular aurora displays across the globe.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
26 May 2026
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Skau warned that as attention turns towards ameliorating the security crisis, resources should not be taken away from addressing the surging humanitarian needs, which include more than 5 million people who do not have enough to eat.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Your optimism helps others stay open, while your curiosity quickly finds the tweak that turns tension into teamwork.—
PubSubHub User,
Baltimore Sun,
4 June 2026
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“Becomes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/becomes. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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