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
Larry Madowo, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
Consider Dan Bongino, who jumped from hosting a podcast to becoming deputy director of the FBI.
—Donald Moynihan, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2026
What started in that supply closet has taken Streicher on a winding 13-year journey to becoming the Patriots’ vice president of football operations and strategy, the head coach’s right-hand man involved in every aspect of the team’s operations.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Ultimately, the outcome was the same, with D’Amaro named Disney CEO this morning, and the glass ceiling for a woman becoming CEO — and the top executive — of a major media company remains unbroken.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2026
Aquilla Sadalla’s wordless vocals, a gorgeous swell of howls and heaves, complement the arrangement without becoming the focal point.
—Mark Richardson, Pitchfork, 3 Feb. 2026
That contrast is becoming more noticeable as their professional paths diverge.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
As more information trickles out of Iran, the sheer scale of the massacres committed by the regime against unarmed protesters is becoming clearer by the day.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
According to the team, identifying risks early can prevent small oversights from becoming serious problems later.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
Local media have detailed how citizens were duped into becoming mercenaries for Russia in Ukraine and officials have warned others against following suit.
—Larry Madowo, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
Consider Dan Bongino, who jumped from hosting a podcast to becoming deputy director of the FBI.
—Donald Moynihan, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2026
What started in that supply closet has taken Streicher on a winding 13-year journey to becoming the Patriots’ vice president of football operations and strategy, the head coach’s right-hand man involved in every aspect of the team’s operations.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Ultimately, the outcome was the same, with D’Amaro named Disney CEO this morning, and the glass ceiling for a woman becoming CEO — and the top executive — of a major media company remains unbroken.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2026
Aquilla Sadalla’s wordless vocals, a gorgeous swell of howls and heaves, complement the arrangement without becoming the focal point.
—Mark Richardson, Pitchfork, 3 Feb. 2026
That contrast is becoming more noticeable as their professional paths diverge.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
As more information trickles out of Iran, the sheer scale of the massacres committed by the regime against unarmed protesters is becoming clearer by the day.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
According to the team, identifying risks early can prevent small oversights from becoming serious problems later.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for becoming
Adjective
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Dean Blunt-like guitar strums establish calm before the storm, which arrives with a waltzing rhythm suitable for a first dance.—
Benny Sun,
Pitchfork,
29 Jan. 2026
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According to SurreyLive, the Loseley Park house was constructed expressly to entertain Elizabeth, who’d complained of the lack of suitable dwellings in the area.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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China’s growing crackdown on Hong Kong further strained relations, and spurred then-Prime Minister Boris Johnson to offer citizenship for up to 3 million residents of Hong Kong, a former colony that Britain handed back to China in 1997.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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But in a zero-sum world, where more money spent on incarceration means less money available for California’s growing network of trauma recovery centers, that’s a bad bargain.—
Kathy Brown-Lowe,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The colors of the shoe remain accurate, with a bright red nubuck upper, white leather overlays, black details and a 49ers-appropriate gold mesh underlay and heel Nike Air embroidery.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Those eight factors are eating healthy, being active, not smoking, getting high sleep quality, and managing weight, cholesterol, blood sugar and blood pressure.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
29 Jan. 2026
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Uhlaender, 41, won the race in skeleton, but the manipulation kept her from getting the requisite points to qualify for the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Games.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Along with the famous necklace, Robbie wore a form-fitting, fresh-off-the-runway Schiaparelli dress, complete with a laced strapless bodice and a red and black gradient skirt that resembled the petals of a flower.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
29 Jan. 2026
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In this context, the Hall snub is a fitting—if unjustified—rebuke.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Both going and staying are restless states.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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Eyad Murrar, the co-founder of Coffee for Gaza, along with his cousin, sells a wide variety of coffee beans, with 50% of the profit going directly to humanitarian relief for Gaza.—
Eva Remijan-Toba,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This neighborhood was not as grand as Harlem proper, but everyone who hung their hat here knew its allure.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Combined with proper nutrition, exercise creates lasting results, not quick fixes.—
Fred Sassani,
Austin American Statesman,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Erika defends Dorit while also coming for Amanda, saying that Amanda has told them a lot about her business and her accolades but hasn’t shared anything more personal.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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Vance recently said that ICE agents could begin going door to door in the coming months, exacerbating fears.—
Edwidge Danticat,
New Yorker,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Becoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/becoming. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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