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
Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
And while the two friends are both experts in the field, each has a very different journey to becoming an Olympian.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber.
—Ocvarsity Sports Staff, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
Paul has gone 12-2 (7 KOs) since becoming a professional boxer in 2020.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
The California native broke onto the scene with her technical prowess at age 12 in 2018, becoming the youngest skater to land a triple Axel in international competition.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 17 Feb. 2026
Each issue is filled with breaking news, deep insights, and exclusive strategies for becoming a better traveler.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
According to the New Orleans Police Department, LaBeouf was allegedly causing a disturbance and becoming increasingly aggressive at a business, which TMZ reported was a bar, on Royal Street.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 17 Feb. 2026
The European Union is finally on its way to becoming a power in its own right.
—Joseph De Weck, The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
Even Buster Posey, a future Hall of Famer before becoming this team’s president of baseball operations, didn’t have this caliber of pop.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
And while the two friends are both experts in the field, each has a very different journey to becoming an Olympian.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber.
—Ocvarsity Sports Staff, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
Paul has gone 12-2 (7 KOs) since becoming a professional boxer in 2020.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
The California native broke onto the scene with her technical prowess at age 12 in 2018, becoming the youngest skater to land a triple Axel in international competition.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 17 Feb. 2026
Each issue is filled with breaking news, deep insights, and exclusive strategies for becoming a better traveler.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
According to the New Orleans Police Department, LaBeouf was allegedly causing a disturbance and becoming increasingly aggressive at a business, which TMZ reported was a bar, on Royal Street.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 17 Feb. 2026
The European Union is finally on its way to becoming a power in its own right.
—Joseph De Weck, The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for becoming
Adjective
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The man is facing a charge of grossly negligent homicide, with state prosecutors in Innsbruck accusing him of making multiple errors, including seeking help too late and not carrying suitable equipment.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Hardie Board is available in a range of styles, including options suitable for historic homes.—
Jessica Elliott,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Beijing has balked at any restrictions on its smaller but growing nuclear arsenal and denies carrying out such a nuclear test.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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For some lower- and middle-income Americans, however, the finances just seem to get tighter, and burdens are growing.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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While it could, theoretically, be used in things like phones, such batteries have lower energy densities and may not be appropriate in the long run.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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Some researchers question whether addiction is the appropriate term to describe heavy use of social media, arguing that a person must be experiencing identifiable symptoms.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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For example, when Ilana is undressing, the camera is fixed on Dana being mindful to give her privacy even in their close proximity — an out of focus glimpse of Ilana’s bare backside comes only when getting a reaction of Emma taking in the weight of the moment.—
Senior Television,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Obviously, getting another gold medal for her, so happy for her.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The snow was relentless in Bormio, coloring the slope a cloudy white, a fitting stage for the first ski mountaineering races in the history of the Olympic Games.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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And, if this is to be the legend’s final Olympic Games, then nothing short of the gold medal would have been fitting.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Orlando won despite going eight of 23 from three-point range, two games after setting a franchise record with 27 three-pointers in a victory at Sacramento.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, Duke won the rebounding battle 41-28 as Michigan settled for too many one-and-done perimeter shots, going 6 of 25 from 3-point range.—
Ben Nuckols,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The Seoul Central District Court orders Yoon released from detention, citing an unresolved issues about whether investigators had the proper authority to detain him.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Almanac recommends ensuring proper drainage in fields and gardens, rotating crops when possible, and looking for early signs of mold or mildew during extended wet periods.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Mayweather has fought in eight exhibition matches since, the last one coming against John Gotti III — the grandson of infamous mob boss John Gotti — in Mexico City in August 2024.—
Matt Schubert,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Canada, the favorite coming into the Olympics, have now struggled in two consecutive games.—
Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Becoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/becoming. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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