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
Julian Hayes Ii,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2026
Okorie flipped his commitment from Harvard to join Stanford for his freshman year in the 2025 season, becoming an Associated Press All-American honorable mention, the All-ACC first team and the ACC All-Rookie team.
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Dejanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
The man was as good as Larry Bird in the statistical ledger, becoming one of only two players in NCAA history to record 600 points, 400 rebounds and 150 assists in a single season.
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Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
In 1952, Sarris’ teenage mother gave him up for adoption, her family hoping to evade the embarrassment of their Jewish daughter becoming pregnant by a Native American Filipino man.
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Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
And for many in Europe, this new reality is becoming impossible to ignore.
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Elmira Aliieva,
NBC news,
23 June 2026
And creators are increasingly becoming the focus of Hollywood’s agencies and, to a degree, studios.
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Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2026
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.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
And so, shirt-pulling was becoming a big thing.
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Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Verb
In a macro picture, retirement at 65 is becoming an ancient concept.
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Julian Hayes Ii,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2026
Okorie flipped his commitment from Harvard to join Stanford for his freshman year in the 2025 season, becoming an Associated Press All-American honorable mention, the All-ACC first team and the ACC All-Rookie team.
—
Dejanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
The man was as good as Larry Bird in the statistical ledger, becoming one of only two players in NCAA history to record 600 points, 400 rebounds and 150 assists in a single season.
—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
In 1952, Sarris’ teenage mother gave him up for adoption, her family hoping to evade the embarrassment of their Jewish daughter becoming pregnant by a Native American Filipino man.
—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
And for many in Europe, this new reality is becoming impossible to ignore.
—
Elmira Aliieva,
NBC news,
23 June 2026
And creators are increasingly becoming the focus of Hollywood’s agencies and, to a degree, studios.
—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2026
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
And so, shirt-pulling was becoming a big thing.
—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for becoming
Adjective
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Accessibility Unfortunately, the suites at Hotel Ottilia are not suitable for those with reduced mobility.
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IsoHemp’s blocks, made out of hemp and lime binders, can be integrated into load-bearing structures, and are suitable for both interior and exterior walls.
Verb
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Yet robust economic growth has proved elusive, even as government debt has climbed, leaving successive administrations with little firepower to fix a growing list of related challenges, from crumbling infrastructure to a chronic housing shortage.
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With stages stretching from Freedom Corner to the Point and crowds growing every year, Pittsburgh’s Juneteenth celebration has evolved into a centerpiece of the city’s summer calendar and a living testament to Black culture, commerce and community pride downtown.
Adjective
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My wish is that every United States citizen would know the words to our anthem, rise to his or her feet when it is played, and sing profoundly and proudly at every appropriate occasion.
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Another group argued that cash is appropriate.
Verb
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Both teams are dangerous and could make runs, but getting past their first opponents in the next stage will be a daunting task.
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To avoid rage-booking, experts suggest pausing before purchasing, getting a second opinion, and planning travel in advance.
Adjective
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In Europe, older buildings can, however, make air-conditioner installation costly and complicated, often requiring lengthy wait times for fitting.
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This pick can support up to 400 pounds, has a breathable mesh backing, and packs down small, fitting into a convenient carrying bag when not in use.
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.
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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.
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While some of the wives wouldn’t bother coming to games every Sunday, Michel said, many of the children saw the Feeney fathers as proper heroes.
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Files, buffers, cuticle tools and even gel systems can last for months or years with proper care, which means the math tilts in favor of DIY after just a few uses.
Verb
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With how rapidly healthcare organizations are relying on AI applications, data federation and new tools that are being intricately weaved through core data streams, the number of cybersecurity incidents is sure to increase in the coming decade.
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Bauhs has plans to hit 10 new stadiums in the coming college football stadium, which would put him at 135 out of 138.
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“Becoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/becoming. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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