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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
The teenager is a team assistant and volunteer with big dreams of one day becoming a soccer star.
—Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Messi scored the final goal of the match in the 88th minute, becoming the youngest Argentine player ever to score in a World Cup.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
And so, shirt-pulling was becoming a big thing.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 17 June 2026
One of those emotional eliminations was Dastrup, dashing her lifelong dream of becoming a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
New York — Kevin Warsh’s dream of becoming Federal Reserve chairman was nearly tarnished by the specter of having to confront simultaneous and conflicting challenges brewing in the US economy.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
In the show’s later episodes, as Stacy begins the process of moving on from the tragedy, the score grows in presence, becoming much a much larger part of the show’s tapestry.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 16 June 2026
There is no doubt that warfare in our times is increasingly becoming a contest between machines.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
Verb
There isn’t a mini bar in most rooms (the suite does have one), so plan on becoming close friends with the servers during your stay.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
The teenager is a team assistant and volunteer with big dreams of one day becoming a soccer star.
—Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Messi scored the final goal of the match in the 88th minute, becoming the youngest Argentine player ever to score in a World Cup.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
And so, shirt-pulling was becoming a big thing.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 17 June 2026
One of those emotional eliminations was Dastrup, dashing her lifelong dream of becoming a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
New York — Kevin Warsh’s dream of becoming Federal Reserve chairman was nearly tarnished by the specter of having to confront simultaneous and conflicting challenges brewing in the US economy.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
In the show’s later episodes, as Stacy begins the process of moving on from the tragedy, the score grows in presence, becoming much a much larger part of the show’s tapestry.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 16 June 2026
There is no doubt that warfare in our times is increasingly becoming a contest between machines.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for becoming
Adjective
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For anyone venturing off-the-grid or out deep in nature, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 is a top contender as a rugged, adventure-suitable wearable.—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
18 June 2026
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Package details vary by line and ship, and some plans are suitable only for messaging or browsing, while others allow streaming or video calls.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Many travelers dream of one day living abroad, but a growing number of US citizens are making that fantasy a reality.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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The findings, the latest in a growing body of research about the vaccine’s benefits for heart health, suggest such benefits observed in earlier studies have persisted for years.—
Daniel Wu,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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The foundation’s legal push centers on the idea that the recordings are part of the record reviewed during the special counsel probe into Biden’s handling of classified information, and therefore subject to disclosure with appropriate redactions.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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One serious obstacle to large-scale institutionalization of the unhoused is federal disability law that has long required home- or community-based services instead, when appropriate.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
20 June 2026
Verb
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Tim Hill plunked pinch-hitter Jacob Gonzalez and Tristan Peters with pitches before getting an out.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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But the Royals produced an avalanche of offense, with every starter getting into the act.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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This recipes give you a much more desirable topping to filling ratio, so the family won't be fitting over those last crunchy bites.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
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The song has Swift, fresh off an induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, coming back to her country roots, a fitting choice as the song is inspired by cowgirl Jessie.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
Verb
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The Phillies duo followed up their historic night on Saturday in which Schwarber hit three home runs and Harper hit for the cycle, by both going deep against the Mets again.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Costa did not resurface after going underwater, and officials from the Massachusetts State Police Underwater Recovery Team and Marine Unit and the Milton Fire Department, as well as other local crews, eventually located the teen before transporting him to a Boston hospital.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Adjective
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In a post shared to Instagram on June 16, TSA advised newfound fans on the proper way to transport ranch dressing, a quintessential American flavor some soccer fans are experiencing for the first time.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Honest, Houston In the proper hands, a chain restaurant is a glorious institution.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
18 June 2026
Verb
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In order to keep the momentum coming, Team USA will need to remain aggressive in its attack.—
David Troy,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Formalwear embraces a relaxed attitude, with most of the blazers coming collarless, with mandarin collars and kimono-inspired, paired with looser-fit trousers nodding to pajamas.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
19 June 2026
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“Becoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/becoming. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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