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
Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
That’s his next step to becoming a really good player.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2025
Since becoming a major star in the genre circa 1990, Gill has become one of the most respected figures in the history of country music, with a long run of chart successes and accolades to back that up, including induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame back in 2007.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
Now that name is becoming a liability.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 10 Nov. 2025
The study found that each saguaro’s resonance frequencies changed throughout the day and night, indicating that the skin of the cactus was becoming more and less rigid.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 10 Nov. 2025
In some cases, the buildings that function as safe havens in times of emergency are becoming emergencies themselves.
—Emily Schwing, NPR, 10 Nov. 2025
The Venezuelan opposition team is becoming more open about its vision to rebuild.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Those dreams include opening a car business, becoming a teacher, or in the case of the children, buying shoes and a hat.
—Kambole Campbell, IndieWire, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
The 36-year-old's contributions to the Dodgers becoming baseball's first back-to-back champions in a quarter-century likely won't be forgotten for a long time, and perhaps during contract negotiations, will be a present reminder.
—Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
That’s his next step to becoming a really good player.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2025
Since becoming a major star in the genre circa 1990, Gill has become one of the most respected figures in the history of country music, with a long run of chart successes and accolades to back that up, including induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame back in 2007.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
Now that name is becoming a liability.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 10 Nov. 2025
The study found that each saguaro’s resonance frequencies changed throughout the day and night, indicating that the skin of the cactus was becoming more and less rigid.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 10 Nov. 2025
In some cases, the buildings that function as safe havens in times of emergency are becoming emergencies themselves.
—Emily Schwing, NPR, 10 Nov. 2025
The Venezuelan opposition team is becoming more open about its vision to rebuild.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Those dreams include opening a car business, becoming a teacher, or in the case of the children, buying shoes and a hat.
—Kambole Campbell, IndieWire, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for becoming
Adjective
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The Mokum variety, a Nantes type, is suitable for container growing since the orange roots are slim and shorter than some of the larger varieties, reaching six-to-eight inches in length.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
7 Nov. 2025
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During the land use committee hearing, city property agent Tyler Garland said the five parcels are not suitable for multi-family housing and that no city department expressed interest in using them.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
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In 2020, the emergence of the #BackOffIndia social media campaign reflected a growing impatience among young Nepalis with New Delhi’s overbearing influence and supposed sympathies for the royalist camp within Nepali politics.—
MUHIB RAHMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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One thing Foshee said he’s observed over the years is diners’ growing preference to sit in shaded locations as opposed to directly under the sun.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Canada couldn’t be more appropriate to host the first Winter Games.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Always serve pumpkin in moderation and in an amount appropriate for the size of your pet.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Big Ten pushed for a model that would have each power conference receive multiple automatic bids, with the Big Ten and SEC each receiving four and the ACC and Big 12 each getting two.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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And the back part of that is that the most fun is getting to act opposite people who are incredibly good, which is true for this cast.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The lawsuits involved dental extractions, some of which were full extractions, and/or the placement of implants that caused pain and were ill-fitting, according to court documents.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
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Wearing a well-fitting, high-quality mask in crowded indoor spaces also can reduce the risk of contracting respiratory infections or spreading your illness to others.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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The company count included insiders like Musk, who held around a 15% stake in Tesla going into the proxy and was allowed to vote his shares.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
11 Nov. 2025
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But going into markets relying solely on territory pre-sales alone — once the norm at AFM — is today a rarity, with most packages having some financing already in place to mitigate risk — and jitters.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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However, be sure to refer to your care label before determining the proper wash settings.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
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Old Medications Regularly checking expiration dates in your fridge or pantry might already be a part of your cleaning routine, but that medicine cabinet full of little bottles could go years without a proper cleanout.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Butler had been allowed supervised visitation every Saturday and, according to court records, was expected to gain unsupervised visitation rights in the coming weeks.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The two companies, which share similar brand- and consumer-focused philosophies, are increasingly coming into direct competition as Ralph Lauren builds in handbags, Coach’s bread-and-butter business.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Becoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/becoming. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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