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 fog becomes more widespread, a Dense Fog Advisory may be needed.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
Build rhythm, and your energy becomes truly dependable.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
Outside, the home’s acre of landscaped property becomes its own private retreat.
—Miriam Schwartz, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026
Every hillside becomes a natural amphitheater.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
If the Pats and Eagles carry a staring contest into the summer, the question then becomes Brown’s willingness to publicly put pressure on the Eagles to get himself out of town.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
That becomes a recurring them in the film.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Mar. 2026
The air conditioner becomes our best friend during these months, but only if its working.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
The question then becomes what if one of those teams makes the playoffs?
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
Build rhythm, and your energy becomes truly dependable.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
Outside, the home’s acre of landscaped property becomes its own private retreat.
—Miriam Schwartz, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026
Every hillside becomes a natural amphitheater.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
If the Pats and Eagles carry a staring contest into the summer, the question then becomes Brown’s willingness to publicly put pressure on the Eagles to get himself out of town.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
That becomes a recurring them in the film.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Mar. 2026
The air conditioner becomes our best friend during these months, but only if its working.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
The question then becomes what if one of those teams makes the playoffs?
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for becomes
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Every dollar goes in pre-tax, grows tax-free, and comes out tax-free if used for medical expenses.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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When demand grows, utility companies often need to pass on costs of grid upgrades to consumers, so households end up paying more for their electricity.—
Eric Schmidt,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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For now, iSales is a 50-person team mostly based in Shanghai’s Pudong district, where Pan said the startup gets free office space courtesy of the local government, along with subsidies to use Chinese AI models.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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The operation will curtail oil shipments from Iran to China, which gets 90 percent of its oil from Tehran.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026
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No frills, no fancy claims to fame; the Jet Set features the brand’s signature logo-print canvas, a clean and classic silhouette, and luxe gold hardware that goes with everything.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
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December 22 – January 19 Confidence goes hand-in-hand with commitment right now.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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With thousands of citizens of countries around the world stranded at airports or on cruise ships, and some from countries like the Philippines and China killed in the exchanges of fire, more nations have a stake in what comes next.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026
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Their opposition to the attacks comes despite financial support from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, which has come out strongly in favor of toppling the Iranian regime.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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If the world turns its back on eliminating these diseases, millions of people will be hurt by the boulder rolling back down.—
Philip Budge,
The Conversation,
5 Mar. 2026
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In the fall, the foliage turns bright yellow, adding an extra boost of color as the growing season comes to an end.—
Lynn McAlpine,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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