BECOMES Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

becomes

verb

present tense third-person singular of become

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. —

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If the turnout is below 50%, or if the majority of those voting cast a no vote, a union becomes decertified and will no longer represent the employees.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

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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
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