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
Each building becomes part of the city’s rainfall-capture network.
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Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Later on Sunday, Artemis II is due to enter the lunar sphere of influence, which is the point where the pull of the Moon's gravity becomes stronger than the pull of the Earth's.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
If the president dies, resigns, or becomes incapacitated, the vice president will serve as interim president for the remainder of the seven-year tenure.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Interactions with friends and groups could get out of hand with high energy that becomes bossy.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2026
Hillard oversaw a community policing strategy that understood that perception becomes reality.
—Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
In the face of this uncertainty, companies and other organizations are preparing for a world in which the conflict — and subsequent jolt to crude prices — becomes a long-term challenge, affecting everything from travel planning to mail delivery.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Offer clear feedback to a collaborator in private, so mutual respect strengthens and the path forward becomes simpler for both of you.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026
Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Later on Sunday, Artemis II is due to enter the lunar sphere of influence, which is the point where the pull of the Moon's gravity becomes stronger than the pull of the Earth's.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
If the president dies, resigns, or becomes incapacitated, the vice president will serve as interim president for the remainder of the seven-year tenure.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Interactions with friends and groups could get out of hand with high energy that becomes bossy.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2026
Hillard oversaw a community policing strategy that understood that perception becomes reality.
—Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
In the face of this uncertainty, companies and other organizations are preparing for a world in which the conflict — and subsequent jolt to crude prices — becomes a long-term challenge, affecting everything from travel planning to mail delivery.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Offer clear feedback to a collaborator in private, so mutual respect strengthens and the path forward becomes simpler for both of you.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for becomes
Verb
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Robby grows emotional at the realization that Duke is referring to him.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Sometimes just surviving is an act of resistance and finding the grass that grows in the cracks in the asphalt.—
Sarah Lewin Frasier,
Scientific American,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Who's responsible when AI gets it wrong?—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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As her mother, Linda Emond's Susan gets only a few moments to shine — and milks every single one for all its worth, doling out wince-worthy advice rooted in real (if outdated) wisdom, as many mothers do.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And how a couple goes from competition to partnership.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Those cabins are where most of the attention goes.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Each board comes with spread containers, bowls and a cheese knife.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The funding debate comes just months after Lexington neighbors voted to approve $660 million for a new high school.—
Juli McDonald,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Fresh off the global success of KPop Demon Hunters, the film’s vocal stars are bringing their fandom full circle with a new collaboration that turns a familiar fast-food run into an immersive experience.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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October 23 – November 21 Steady focus turns effort into visible progress.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Becomes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/becomes. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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