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
Nothing about disabled people should be created without disabled people and this principle becomes even more critical when dealing with AI systems that can perpetuate or challenge existing biases.
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Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
That’s going to wear thin quickly because the friendship becomes unbalanced and remains so.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 13 Sep. 2025
If the other person hears this explanation and still becomes hostile, Skinner recommends removing yourself from the exchange altogether and seeking out a flight attendant.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Many workers live in a constant state of uncertainty, unsure how to safeguard themselves or their families if deportation becomes a reality.
—David Rodriguez Muñoz, Freep.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Befriended by the aged proprietor of a now defunct Greek coast restaurant, the hen becomes an unwitting witness of human misery – greed, migrant trafficking, revenge upon revenge.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2025
Finding one this year becomes trickier after the second round.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
That’s going to wear thin quickly because the friendship becomes unbalanced and remains so.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 13 Sep. 2025
If the other person hears this explanation and still becomes hostile, Skinner recommends removing yourself from the exchange altogether and seeking out a flight attendant.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Many workers live in a constant state of uncertainty, unsure how to safeguard themselves or their families if deportation becomes a reality.
—David Rodriguez Muñoz, Freep.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Befriended by the aged proprietor of a now defunct Greek coast restaurant, the hen becomes an unwitting witness of human misery – greed, migrant trafficking, revenge upon revenge.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2025
Finding one this year becomes trickier after the second round.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for becomes
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Shareholders deserve a board that grows their capital.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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As the plant grows, the roots reach downward toward the water.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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Warren also holds the producing reins and gets co-scripting credit with john Meston.—
Hal Landers,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Bot gets 1 for guessing in three and then loses it for losing to me.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Their simple plan goes awry when one of their relatives wants a posh Korean wedding banquet in the heartfelt romantic comedy.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Non-coffee drinkers can opt for the blueberry matcha latte, which goes beautifully with one of the oversized blueberry muffins.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
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The milestone comes four decades after Roxana Zal, 14, became the youngest female winner of the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Series Or Special in 1984 for Something About Amelia, according to the website for the awards.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
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Wildfire worries With the worsening drought comes worries over wildfires.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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The decision turns less on predicting the next Fed meeting and more on projecting a company’s earning power far into the future.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Maria is a wonderfully textured character, at turns flinty and cold and vivacious and funny, and Maura is adept at embodying all sides to this woman.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Becomes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/becomes. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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