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.
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Parton’s Imagination Library mails free, age-appropriate books every month to children from birth to age five.
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Recent policies that State Shield has supported include a Tennessee bill requiring the state board of education to adopt age-appropriate instruction related to communism and a Louisiana resolution encouraging economic ties with Taiwan.
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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Mosquitoes are attracted to dark colors, so wear light loose-fitting, light colored clothing, says Gray.
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The ceremony, reportedly held at New York's iconic Madison Square Garden, seems like a fitting venue for a musical performance.
Verb
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But gooey emotions are still not going to stop Navy vet Everett from going action-hero, as seen in the finale trailer.
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For instance, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been politically weakened by the Iran war’s major objectives going unfulfilled.
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Families, educators and advocates described barriers to accessing proper support and services.
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Heat this severe can affect anyone without proper cooling or hydration, according to the weather service.
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 5 Jul. 2026.
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