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
Big Think, 20 Oct. 2025
As a shaky ceasefire between Israel and Hamas seems to hold and Gaza starts to emerge from war, the immense challenges facing the territory in its eventual recovery are becoming clear.
—Leila Fadel, NPR, 20 Oct. 2025
On the first day of the conference, execs of lifestyle companies Zumba and BRESH spoke at length about becoming global tastemakers and go-to promotional vehicles for artists.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2025
The marketing professor provided a different playbook for your money instead of hoarding it in hopes of becoming a billionaire.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025
Widespread rain is becoming more likely late in the week, according to the weather service.
—Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2025
But for the family, the sacred place was becoming profane.
—David Kushner, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
Over the next six weeks, the lump grew significantly and was also becoming painful.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Pair with red lipstick and an LBD or use the earrings to add dimension to a leather jacket and cargo pants — becoming the coolest dresser in a 100-mile radius.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
This means becoming consciously aware of your visual environment and eliminating what does not support your happiness and wellbeing.
—Big Think, 20 Oct. 2025
As a shaky ceasefire between Israel and Hamas seems to hold and Gaza starts to emerge from war, the immense challenges facing the territory in its eventual recovery are becoming clear.
—Leila Fadel, NPR, 20 Oct. 2025
On the first day of the conference, execs of lifestyle companies Zumba and BRESH spoke at length about becoming global tastemakers and go-to promotional vehicles for artists.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2025
The marketing professor provided a different playbook for your money instead of hoarding it in hopes of becoming a billionaire.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025
Widespread rain is becoming more likely late in the week, according to the weather service.
—Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2025
But for the family, the sacred place was becoming profane.
—David Kushner, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
Over the next six weeks, the lump grew significantly and was also becoming painful.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Pair with red lipstick and an LBD or use the earrings to add dimension to a leather jacket and cargo pants — becoming the coolest dresser in a 100-mile radius.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for becoming
Adjective
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This breakthrough could lead to the development of more reliable, next-generation sensors suitable for applications ranging from medical monitoring to energy storage systems.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Oct. 2025
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Less suitable is the club’s goalkeeping.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Charlotte is growing at a rapid rate, and infrastructure, including public transportation, is a critical part of that growth.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Oct. 2025
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The environmental effects on national parks and public lands are growing.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
25 Oct. 2025
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Many times, the needs of the homeless are not just heating or cooling, but there may be medical/dental issues, food or appropriate clothing needs as well.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Portable Charger There’s nothing worse than getting halfway through a long sightseeing day and realizing that your phone is on its last leg.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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This time of the year, your yard might be getting visits that are scary and creepy.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Town got legislation passed for veteran housing Carney said the location for the homes is fitting.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Oct. 2025
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The ceremony’s focus on Berlanti’s contributions to the YA space was a fitting emphasis for the Summit, which comes in the wake of the Center for Scholars and Storytellers’ annual Teens and Screens report.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The parts of California where going someplace requires getting on a highway and driving for thirty minutes feel like both Costco’s native habitat and my own.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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The show does not reveal how the sentencing ends up going, instead concluding on a hopeful yet uncertain note.—
Grace Byron,
Vulture,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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When using hydrogen peroxide, wear protective gloves and eyewear to avoid irritation, ensure proper ventilation, and never mix it with bleach, ammonia, vinegar, or other cleaning agents.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
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Some of these technologies are essential for ensuring the proper functioning of the service or website and cannot be disabled, while others are optional but serve to enhance the user experience in various ways.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Inflation data from July, August and September specifically are used as benchmarks to help set the COLA for the coming year.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
24 Oct. 2025
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Westintrends Outdoor Folding Adirondack Chair Winter is coming, but this Adirondack chair is built to handle it.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Becoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/becoming. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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