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
Peter White, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
Inspired by her magical storytelling and the world around him, Julián dreams of becoming a mermaid – sparking a dazzling journey from the borough’s sunlit streets to the mystical depths of the sea.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
The bomb detonated at the end of Grande’s concert as thousands of young fans were leaving, becoming the deadliest extremist attack in the United Kingdom in recent years.
—Philipp Jenne, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The reach-in coolers need to keep food in cold storage at or under 41 degrees to prevent them from becoming bacteria farms.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
In other words, when our nonprofit social service sector cannot serve people because our workforce is underpaid and overworked, more people end up becoming homeless.
—David Rich, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
But district leaders say maintaining that level of compensation amid tighter budgets and declining enrollment is becoming increasingly difficult.
—Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Both seeds and plugs are available online and are becoming more widely available at local nurseries, too.
—Ann Hinga Klein, Martha Stewart, 28 Apr. 2026
Fire prevention tools and techniques are becoming a big business.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
Iris’ dreams of becoming an artist are impeded by her oppressive boss and rigid social structure of the 1850s.
—Peter White, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
Inspired by her magical storytelling and the world around him, Julián dreams of becoming a mermaid – sparking a dazzling journey from the borough’s sunlit streets to the mystical depths of the sea.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
The bomb detonated at the end of Grande’s concert as thousands of young fans were leaving, becoming the deadliest extremist attack in the United Kingdom in recent years.
—Philipp Jenne, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The reach-in coolers need to keep food in cold storage at or under 41 degrees to prevent them from becoming bacteria farms.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
In other words, when our nonprofit social service sector cannot serve people because our workforce is underpaid and overworked, more people end up becoming homeless.
—David Rich, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
But district leaders say maintaining that level of compensation amid tighter budgets and declining enrollment is becoming increasingly difficult.
—Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Both seeds and plugs are available online and are becoming more widely available at local nurseries, too.
—Ann Hinga Klein, Martha Stewart, 28 Apr. 2026
Fire prevention tools and techniques are becoming a big business.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for becoming
Adjective
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As a major destination for outdoor parties ranging from pop-up shops for local vendors to off-season wedding celebrations, the team informs guests of any events on the agenda before booking, so each stay is suitable to visitor preferences.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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By that point, then owner James Dolan, the controversial businessman whose family has a controlling interest in the companies that oversee MSG and the New York Knicks, cast the team out of New York City and up to Westchester County Center, a microdome more suitable for high schoolers.—
Yohana Desta,
Vanity Fair,
7 May 2026
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Looking to the future of technology, state lawmakers granted final legislative approval on a key bill regulating artificial intelligence in an attempt to protect children and consumers without stifling one of the nation’s fastest-growing industries.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
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Bessent has compared the Fed's growing balance sheet to a dangerous lab experiment.—
Steve Liesman,Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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San Diego Superior Court Judge Katherine Bacal heard arguments Friday, May 8, from both the city and state regarding the appropriate penalty amount for violating state housing laws, as well as the effective start date for those fines.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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What is appropriate to appropriate?—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
8 May 2026
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The Dark Knight’s wheels are getting a winter upgrade.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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And second, our views of the future tend to be dark, and seem to be getting darker.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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How fitting, then, that a primitive predator from five hundred and sixty million years ago, a fossilized example of which was discovered near where the young David grew up, should have been named Auroralumina attenboroughii in his honor.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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The San Francisco Giants announced a fitting tribute to one of the best players in the history of Major League Baseball on Wednesday afternoon.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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Everything is going surprisingly well despite the team being affected by injuries all spring.—
Jesús Cano,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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All of the passengers who were on board the cruise ship are asymptomatic and the evacuation operation was going as planned, a spokesperson for Spain’s Health Ministry said in an update Sunday morning.—
Vasco Cotovio,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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These aren’t just any Airstreams, but ones that have been outfitted to include amenities like a little kitchenette for your morning coffee, a small couch, and a proper shower and restroom.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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Christensen disclosed his relationship with school psychology professor Bryn Harris to the university through the proper channels in late 2025, according to CU’s vice president of communications, Michele Ames.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
7 May 2026
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The council voted unanimously Thursday to shift away from deciding how many bus stops the new law will affect, leaving that decision up to the county’s regional planning agency — the San Diego Association of Governments — to make in coming weeks.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The Bridgeport Islanders, which played hockey in the state for more than two decades, announced a move to Canada in the coming months.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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“Becoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/becoming. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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