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
Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2026
Having had the guarantee of becoming a professional footballer since the age of 14, his schoolwork had fallen by the wayside.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The image was captured through the window of the Orion spacecraft on Monday evening as the Artemis II crew conducted a flyby of the moon — becoming the first humans to see some parts of the moon's far side with the naked eye and traveling farther from Earth than any other humans in history.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Melendez has hit three home runs in four games since becoming eligible and Brown is also contributing.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Without it, the shortage of skilled trade workers risks becoming not just an economic challenge, but a broader national one.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
Her worst outcome is that a valid grievance begins to look like an all-consuming battle, with aggression overshadowing principle and the fight itself becoming the story.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
If root rot may be an issue, repot the plant in fresh soil, and make sure to use a well-draining pot that will keep the soil from becoming too soggy in the future.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026
Like [being in] the worst possible circumstances without giving up, without becoming cynical, without putting your head in the sand.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
With the birth of early modernity, which is to say, the advent of industrial capitalism, ideological skepticism toward technology gave way to technology becoming a tool of the state.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2026
Having had the guarantee of becoming a professional footballer since the age of 14, his schoolwork had fallen by the wayside.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The image was captured through the window of the Orion spacecraft on Monday evening as the Artemis II crew conducted a flyby of the moon — becoming the first humans to see some parts of the moon's far side with the naked eye and traveling farther from Earth than any other humans in history.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Melendez has hit three home runs in four games since becoming eligible and Brown is also contributing.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Without it, the shortage of skilled trade workers risks becoming not just an economic challenge, but a broader national one.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
Her worst outcome is that a valid grievance begins to look like an all-consuming battle, with aggression overshadowing principle and the fight itself becoming the story.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
If root rot may be an issue, repot the plant in fresh soil, and make sure to use a well-draining pot that will keep the soil from becoming too soggy in the future.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026
Like [being in] the worst possible circumstances without giving up, without becoming cynical, without putting your head in the sand.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for becoming
Adjective
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Visitors can also rent colorful, open-sided Mokes from Anegada Reef Hotel or local outfitters for a classic Caribbean way to explore the island; the adventure set may prefer more standard off-road-suitable Jeeps.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
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While this lotion is suitable for most skin types, it’s not recommended for children.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Rising energy costs and supply-chain disruptions pose a considerable downside risk to the world's fastest-growing major economy.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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Brown pointed to ongoing concerns in his district about road capacity and infrastructure needs, including efforts to expand NC 160 in the fast-growing Steele Creek area.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Given that three of the Red Sox’ previous five balls in play had an exit velocity of 107 mph or greater and a left-handed batter was coming to the plate, it could also be argued pretty convincingly that inserting lefty Wandy Peralta was appropriate.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Your local garden center should have an appropriate mix available.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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But after getting as close as six in the third, the Heat went into the fourth down 102-90, with the deficit back into the 20s less than four minutes into that final period.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Apr. 2026
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Heiskanen appeared to get sandwiched in between Hartman and the boards before going down in a heap and possibly getting his knee tangled up underneath him.—
R.J. Coyle,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Its name references Chongqing’s role as a major logistics gateway linking inland China to global shipping routes—a fitting title for a city often called one of China’s fastest-growing economic hubs.—
Nathalie Nietzsche-Knappe,
Architectural Digest,
7 Apr. 2026
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Usually, fitting smaller wheels to an EV increases range because the rotation of each wheel causes a lot of drag that saps range, and smaller, narrower wheels disturb less air.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
7 Apr. 2026
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O’Leary continued that surge Saturday, going 4-for-4 with four singles, a walk and two runs as the Porters mounted a big rally before losing 8-7 to Joliet West in nine innings in the WJOL Tournament championship game at Slammers Stadium in Joliet.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
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Šilovs also allowed a goal in the first period that clanged off his mask before somehow going between his legs.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Configured for 16 passengers – with room for up to 20 – the cabin rocks thick carpeting, proper seats with ample legroom, a coffee bar, Wi-Fi, USB-C charging at every position, and ambient ceiling lighting for evening crossings.—
Omar Kardoudi
April 09,
New Atlas,
9 Apr. 2026
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With proper care and maintenance, most mosses will double in size in about a year, filling in bare soil and colonizing your garden space all on their own.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Those are fighting words, and, in the coming days, the Pope can counter them as much through symbolic acts as through words of peace.—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2026
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Harrison, who declined to discuss his friend’s personal life, had a T-shirt made for Friday night’s vigil in Metayer’s honor at Coral Springs City Hall, one of several planned around South Florida in the coming days.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Becoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/becoming. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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