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
Not when the collapse becomes the defining moment.
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Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
If both voting bodies show up for her, Metcalf becomes a category of one.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 3 May 2026
But still, according to one estimate, the global emotion-AI market is expected to triple by 2030, to $9 billion, as the technology becomes more sophisticated and more available.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 3 May 2026
Choreographer Amy Campbell has created a consistent kinetic style that becomes as important as the roiling rock score in keeping this show on track.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Rather than implying ignorance, the silence becomes a constraint.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
Supporting filmmakers is central to Doc10’s mission, Froehle said, especially as funding becomes more uncertain.
—Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 May 2026
But with the Lightning taking back home-ice advantage with this win and the series shifting back to Tampa, where Cooper will have full control of the matchup, the task becomes that much more difficult for the Suzuki line.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
If both voting bodies show up for her, Metcalf becomes a category of one.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 3 May 2026
But still, according to one estimate, the global emotion-AI market is expected to triple by 2030, to $9 billion, as the technology becomes more sophisticated and more available.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 3 May 2026
Choreographer Amy Campbell has created a consistent kinetic style that becomes as important as the roiling rock score in keeping this show on track.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Rather than implying ignorance, the silence becomes a constraint.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
Supporting filmmakers is central to Doc10’s mission, Froehle said, especially as funding becomes more uncertain.
—Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 May 2026
But with the Lightning taking back home-ice advantage with this win and the series shifting back to Tampa, where Cooper will have full control of the matchup, the task becomes that much more difficult for the Suzuki line.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for becomes
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Felton Road is located in the Bannockburn subregion of Central Otago and grows grapes in four vineyards planted on north-facing slopes comprised of glacial soils.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
1 May 2026
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Company officials say reliability during extreme weather is vital and long-term system upgrades are necessary as North Carolina grows.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Rodriguez is happy to see things coming together as conference play gets into full swing.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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As the story goes, this particular treasure hunter spent several days in those harsh conditions, carefully following a pre-determined grid pattern to ensure every square foot of the desertscape was scanned.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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The place was an ultra-slick design temple conceived by Ian Schrager and Philippe Starck, and its high-wattage shellac invited a sort of anything-goes naughtiness.—
Nick Remsen,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
Verb
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November 22 – December 21 A choice today quietly shapes what comes next.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2026
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The endorsement comes as ballots have begun arriving in Californians’ mailboxes at a critical moment in the race to lead the nation’s second-largest city.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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With the highest peaks running in a chain along the east side of the island, Sardinia resolutely turns its back to the mainland.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 May 2026
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The retailer’s latest edit turns the spotlight on Leset, the beloved label known for its effortlessly cool wardrobe staples.—
Irina Grechko,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
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“Becomes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/becomes. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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