as in suitable
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation
that's a particularly becoming dress for the dance
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as in growing
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 becoming
Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 18 Mar. 2026
Mamdani went on to soundly defeat Cuomo in the city's mayoral election in November, becoming the city's first Muslim mayor and its youngest leader in generations.
—Anthony Izaguirre The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 18 Mar. 2026
New York's Matthew Schaefer picked up an assist to move within one point of becoming the fourth rookie defenseman in franchise history to reach 50 in a season.
—CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
And among Ireland’s pet owners, snakes are becoming a progressively more popular choice.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2026
Experts say there are a variety of factors that led to Poland becoming Europe’s new economic gem.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 17 Mar. 2026
When a company's share price doesn't move but its earnings keep growing, the stock is becoming cheaper by the day, as measured by its price-to-earnings ratio.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
Republican Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris will advance to a runoff election after becoming the top two vote-getters in a March 10 special election, the Associated Press and NBC News projected on Tuesday.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 11 Mar. 2026
Now, their kids are becoming friends.
—Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
Haase also worked as an assistant at KU from 1999-2003 and North Carolina (2003-12) before becoming a head coach.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 18 Mar. 2026
Mamdani went on to soundly defeat Cuomo in the city's mayoral election in November, becoming the city's first Muslim mayor and its youngest leader in generations.
—Anthony Izaguirre The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 18 Mar. 2026
New York's Matthew Schaefer picked up an assist to move within one point of becoming the fourth rookie defenseman in franchise history to reach 50 in a season.
—CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
And among Ireland’s pet owners, snakes are becoming a progressively more popular choice.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2026
Experts say there are a variety of factors that led to Poland becoming Europe’s new economic gem.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 17 Mar. 2026
When a company's share price doesn't move but its earnings keep growing, the stock is becoming cheaper by the day, as measured by its price-to-earnings ratio.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
Republican Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris will advance to a runoff election after becoming the top two vote-getters in a March 10 special election, the Associated Press and NBC News projected on Tuesday.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 11 Mar. 2026
Now, their kids are becoming friends.
—Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for becoming
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Although researchers have so far identified over 6,000 exoplanets beyond our solar system, only a handful of them may be suitable for human visitors.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
19 Mar. 2026
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Simulator games suitable for all members of the family have a much larger potential reach.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Mar. 2026
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Moscow relies heavily on oil revenue to finance its war on Ukraine, and sanctions were a growing handicap.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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As my clientbase ages, their needs have changed to not only collect bucket list experiences – but work with their growing family for celebrations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Alexander said in the Thursday statement that the branch would continue working with lawmakers and the executive branch agencies and resume its search for an appropriate location for the program.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2026
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Third, the chilling requirement of four to five hundred hours — the number of winter hours below 45 degrees needed for flowering to occur — eliminates much of Los Angeles as an appropriate locale for nut production.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
14 Mar. 2026
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He’s known as someone who could raise the tide of an entire defense based on his football IQ and his propensity for getting his teammates properly aligned.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Punishment for operating a poker club illegally Poker clubs have not been legalized by a constitutional amendment or statewide referendum but are generally allowed, according to Zack Fertitta, who helped represent Prime Social in getting its case dismissed.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The timing now, however, seems fitting.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
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For many teenagers, the idea of not fitting in can be one of the biggest challenges of high school and beyond.—
Adam Duxter,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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But Heated Rivalry stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie are the exceptions after literally going from unknowns to household names in, like, a week.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
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Chris Beard, the former UT coach, guided his team to an unlikely semifinal berth, but the early exit for a Texas squad that never really found its footing this season in going 18-14 had the Longhorns riding the bubble.—
Tim Cowlishaw,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Mar. 2026
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She was considered proper and respected—if not somewhat eccentric.—
Shoshi Parks,
Popular Science,
19 Mar. 2026
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Gingie is a proper passion project for Lockwood, who was chuffed about the focal point of the open-concept kitchen.—
Zareen Syed,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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The state Air Resources Board is expected to revise the proposal in the coming weeks before bringing it to a vote in May.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The biggest question surrounding Westlake boys basketball coming into the season was how the team would fit together.—
Colby Gordon,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Becoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/becoming. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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