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
Protecting fanzines becomes an art — bin bags at the ready.
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Andy Mitten, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
When a favorite recipe becomes a family tradition, the dish and the love behind it live on for generations.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
Two days on water becomes two hours of flight time.
—Brad Japhe, HollywoodReporter, 25 Oct. 2025
In Peter Jackson’s hands, jewelry becomes geopolitics—one accessory to unmake a world.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
At some point, the truth becomes impossible to ignore.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 25 Oct. 2025
When its winds reach 74 mph, the storm officially becomes a hurricane.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
The key is to play with movement so that each nail becomes a jewel in its own right.
—Laura Solla, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2025
In the story, the Twits escalate their mischief from pranks to power plays — even running for government — and Mayor Wayne becomes the absurd foil in their rise.
—Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
Andy Mitten, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
When a favorite recipe becomes a family tradition, the dish and the love behind it live on for generations.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
Two days on water becomes two hours of flight time.
—Brad Japhe, HollywoodReporter, 25 Oct. 2025
In Peter Jackson’s hands, jewelry becomes geopolitics—one accessory to unmake a world.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
At some point, the truth becomes impossible to ignore.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 25 Oct. 2025
When its winds reach 74 mph, the storm officially becomes a hurricane.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
The key is to play with movement so that each nail becomes a jewel in its own right.
—Laura Solla, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2025
In the story, the Twits escalate their mischief from pranks to power plays — even running for government — and Mayor Wayne becomes the absurd foil in their rise.
—Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for becomes
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Genuine community naturally grows around the needs of others.—
Joni Eareckson Tada,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Shareholders have complained about the speed of progress and welcome the strategy shift in the same breath, all the while demanding the business grows what’s left of the overnight audience share.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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So who gets the political heat, so to speak, for the cost of electricity?—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The menu gets creative with dishes like Thai shrimp curry with plantains, but the star remains its signature bobó de lagosta, a rich lobster stew and northeastern classic.—
Carla Vianna,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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And Biltmore Estate goes above and beyond on the festive front.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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The first shift after all the previous staff shakeups goes surprisingly well.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
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The incident comes amid growing scrutiny of the aggressive tactics used by Border Patrol and ICE, including against US citizens.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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As the fintech sector comes roaring back, companies like Ramp and Stripe have dominated headlines with eye-popping funding rounds and rapid growth.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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Cultural storytelling builds awareness; engagement sustains relevance, and strategic digital integration turns influence into sales.—
Li Jun,
Footwear News,
2 Nov. 2025
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Season 28 has delivered a fresh lineup of coaches, resulting in more thrilling chair turns, buzzer battles, and some powerhouse performances along the way, according to NBC Insider.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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