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
The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 13 May 2026
The study also found that tadpoles in the pre-metamorphic stage had higher microplastic contamination than those closer to becoming frogs, and that heavier tadpoles showed lower concentrations — suggesting ingestion rates may shift as the animals grow.
—Ryan Brennan
may 12, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
Despite this spark of hope, by his teens, Ian’s dreams of becoming a soccer player are falling apart as rejection, oppression and his own internal rage take their toll.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 12 May 2026
Beyond the treatment menu, the collaboration reflects a wider shift in luxury hospitality, where spas are increasingly becoming destinations in their own right, not just hotel add-ons.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
When that’s in place, differences in style stop being a problem ‒ and start becoming a strength.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 12 May 2026
The reach-in coolers need to keep food in cold storage at or under 41 degrees to prevent them from becoming bacteria farms.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
But district leaders say maintaining that level of compensation amid tighter budgets and declining enrollment is becoming increasingly difficult.
—Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Both seeds and plugs are available online and are becoming more widely available at local nurseries, too.
—Ann Hinga Klein, Martha Stewart, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
But his injury does raise more concerns about the manager’s choices in what is becoming a problem position.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 13 May 2026
The study also found that tadpoles in the pre-metamorphic stage had higher microplastic contamination than those closer to becoming frogs, and that heavier tadpoles showed lower concentrations — suggesting ingestion rates may shift as the animals grow.
—Ryan Brennan
may 12, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
Despite this spark of hope, by his teens, Ian’s dreams of becoming a soccer player are falling apart as rejection, oppression and his own internal rage take their toll.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 12 May 2026
Beyond the treatment menu, the collaboration reflects a wider shift in luxury hospitality, where spas are increasingly becoming destinations in their own right, not just hotel add-ons.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
When that’s in place, differences in style stop being a problem ‒ and start becoming a strength.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 12 May 2026
The reach-in coolers need to keep food in cold storage at or under 41 degrees to prevent them from becoming bacteria farms.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
But district leaders say maintaining that level of compensation amid tighter budgets and declining enrollment is becoming increasingly difficult.
—Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Both seeds and plugs are available online and are becoming more widely available at local nurseries, too.
—Ann Hinga Klein, Martha Stewart, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for becoming
Adjective
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Hulse and her colleagues spent several days searching for a suitable location.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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The city is currently planning a new clubhouse there, and recently conducted polls on suitable designs.—
Barbara Ellis,
Denver Post,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Most clubs are still focused on filling seats and growing loyal fan bases.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Meanwhile, some developing regions are growing brighter, partly because of inefficient, sprawling development.—
Bree Shirvell,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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San Diego Superior Court Judge Katherine Bacal heard arguments Friday, May 8, from both the city and state regarding the appropriate penalty amount for violating state housing laws, as well as the effective start date for those fines.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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What is appropriate to appropriate?—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
8 May 2026
Verb
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This housing push doesn’t have to do with the construction of new housing as much as getting tenants in the door, which might seem like an odd issue to have in a city with as acute of a housing demand as New York.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Short but sweet Jacksonville took advantage of perhaps the most famous offseason haircut with quarterback Trevor Lawrence getting his long locks cut short on camera after introducing the Jaguars’ schedule that then plays out on the screen edited down to less than 2 minutes.—
Teresa M. Walker,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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The Beef star stepped out in a loose-fitting, silky matching set, which instantly turned a simple look into a refined ensemble.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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The movie’s Spanish title could also be translated as The Thaw, as fitting and double-edged as The Meltdown, but with a slightly different slant, as in Lina’s eventual warming to Inés.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Everything is going surprisingly well despite the team being affected by injuries all spring.—
Jesús Cano,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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All of the passengers who were on board the cruise ship are asymptomatic and the evacuation operation was going as planned, a spokesperson for Spain’s Health Ministry said in an update Sunday morning.—
Vasco Cotovio,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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After all, the key to a flawless beat is proper skincare application!—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
14 May 2026
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Sit down at a proper meal table (not your desk or the car), put your snack on a plate or in a bowl, and take a breath to center yourself before taking the first bite.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The council voted unanimously Thursday to shift away from deciding how many bus stops the new law will affect, leaving that decision up to the county’s regional planning agency — the San Diego Association of Governments — to make in coming weeks.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The Bridgeport Islanders, which played hockey in the state for more than two decades, announced a move to Canada in the coming months.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Becoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/becoming. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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