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
Fox News Staff, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025
In November, Newsom had +550 odds of becoming the next president, according to SportsBettingDime, which amounts to a 15 percent chance.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
The sources described the relationship as not yet serious, but on its way to becoming so.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
After becoming a father and leaving college, Weeks was drafted into the NBA minor league and spent several years playing ball professionally overseas.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 15 Mar. 2025
Ahead of his next Olympic run in 1988, Lewis took to the track wearing a yellow and blue bodysuit at the 1985 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, becoming the first runner to sport a bodysuit in competition.
—Justine Fisher, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
The senior forward has played at Boise State since 2021, becoming a starter seven games into his freshman campaign.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 15 Mar. 2025
Van Lith was also voted Newcomer of the Year, becoming the first conference player in 29 years to earn both Player of the Year and Newcomer of the Year in the same season.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2025
Three seasons after becoming the first NBA player to make 3,000 career 3-pointers, Steph Curry became the first NBA player to reach 4,000 made 3s on Thursday night as the Golden State Warriors hosted the Sacramento Kings.
—Anthony Slater, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
This vision of the future is becoming increasingly real thanks to advancements in autonomous driving technology.
—Fox News Staff, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025
In November, Newsom had +550 odds of becoming the next president, according to SportsBettingDime, which amounts to a 15 percent chance.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
The sources described the relationship as not yet serious, but on its way to becoming so.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
After becoming a father and leaving college, Weeks was drafted into the NBA minor league and spent several years playing ball professionally overseas.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 15 Mar. 2025
Ahead of his next Olympic run in 1988, Lewis took to the track wearing a yellow and blue bodysuit at the 1985 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, becoming the first runner to sport a bodysuit in competition.
—Justine Fisher, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
The senior forward has played at Boise State since 2021, becoming a starter seven games into his freshman campaign.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 15 Mar. 2025
Van Lith was also voted Newcomer of the Year, becoming the first conference player in 29 years to earn both Player of the Year and Newcomer of the Year in the same season.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2025
Three seasons after becoming the first NBA player to make 3,000 career 3-pointers, Steph Curry became the first NBA player to reach 4,000 made 3s on Thursday night as the Golden State Warriors hosted the Sacramento Kings.
—Anthony Slater, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for becoming
Adjective
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Moist soil is important; however, areas where moisture accumulates during the winter are not suitable as this will make the tubers rot.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
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Each piece has a sturdy coated iron frame that’s rust-resistant and suitable for year-round outdoor exposure, while the chairs are covered in a quick-drying breathable fabric that’s fade- and UV-resistant.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
5 July 2025
Verb
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Half of your time removing the snow can be spent fighting with the exponentially growing clump of snow on the shovel.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 2025
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There’s nothing quite as rewarding in gardening as growing a plant from seed.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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These ribbons can be steamed, boiled, or even served raw with an appropriate sauce.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 July 2025
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But through that time, the boy has received appropriate care.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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Maybe Bernie Ecclestone was right about fitting racetracks with sprinklers.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 July 2025
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The Fourth of July is all about celebrating freedom — and really, what’s more fitting than free stuff?—
Julia Gomez,
Austin American Statesman,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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Eggs themselves are not a source of collagen—but the egg white specifically contains proline and glycine, two essential amino acids for proper collagen production.—
Alessandra Signorelli,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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The potential disasters of treating art like traditional investments far outweigh the cost of proper planning.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Verb
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The launch set a record for turnaround time for the company from a single launch pad coming four days, three hours, and 11 minutes since the July 23 launch.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2025
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From thrilling outdoor adventures to inaugural music festivals and exclusive culinary experiences, there’s much to look forward to in the coming months.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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So having Bob Dylan come on, and actually play music, fit into all of the unique specialness that was our show.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
7 July 2025
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With a relaxed, slouchy fit that’s incredibly comfortable to wear, these baggy wide-leg pants are perfect for long travel days.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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Pair a fitted fringe skirt with a zebra print crop top, sunglasses, and a cowboy hat for a fun and flirty look.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
25 June 2025
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The rest of the possible inclusions are one or two pillowcases, a fitted and flat sheet and a bed skirt.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
24 June 2025
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“Becoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/becoming. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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