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
Chad Graff, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
The low pressure area forecasters are tracking was located a little more than 1,000 miles east of the Windward Islands, the hurricane center said in the advisory, with showers and thunderstorms gradually becoming better organized.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
Stone collaborated regularly with Louis Vuitton on fundraising projects after becoming the top spokesperson for the American Foundation for AIDS Research in 1996.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
The format works with three celebrities becoming living targets, and are given an hour’s head start to find a secret hideout somewhere in Europe.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
Without co-production, that’s becoming a big ask.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
University budgets at risk International students typically pay significantly higher tuition rates compared to their American peers, often becoming a large part of a university's bottom line.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Sep. 2025
After years of representing the best and brightest from the worlds of entertainment, sports, music and culture, the WME Group executive chairman and TKO Group CEO is becoming talent himself, launching a new video podcast called Rushmore.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2025
This vision of the future is becoming increasingly real thanks to advancements in autonomous driving technology.
—Fox News Staff, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025
Verb
Bears, Bengals, Browns A well-earned (and probably much-needed) break is on the horizon after becoming the first team in league history to play back-to-back international games in two different countries.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
The low pressure area forecasters are tracking was located a little more than 1,000 miles east of the Windward Islands, the hurricane center said in the advisory, with showers and thunderstorms gradually becoming better organized.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
Stone collaborated regularly with Louis Vuitton on fundraising projects after becoming the top spokesperson for the American Foundation for AIDS Research in 1996.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
The format works with three celebrities becoming living targets, and are given an hour’s head start to find a secret hideout somewhere in Europe.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
Without co-production, that’s becoming a big ask.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
University budgets at risk International students typically pay significantly higher tuition rates compared to their American peers, often becoming a large part of a university's bottom line.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Sep. 2025
After years of representing the best and brightest from the worlds of entertainment, sports, music and culture, the WME Group executive chairman and TKO Group CEO is becoming talent himself, launching a new video podcast called Rushmore.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2025
This vision of the future is becoming increasingly real thanks to advancements in autonomous driving technology.
—Fox News Staff, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for becoming
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As comedians from Bill Burr to Kevin Hart were slammed for performing at Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Comedy Festival, Dave Chappelle said the Middle Eastern nation is actually more suitable for stand-up than the United States.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Garlic from the grocery store is not suitable for growing.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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What follows is Hanke’s account of the administration’s growing interest in advocating the dollarization path, a course of action Milei has been unable to deliver on.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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More than 100 international TV series and formats, animation, feature films and documentaries in various stages of the production cycle will be pitched to hundreds of top execs this week in the Eternal City, underscoring the growing influence of the pre-Mipcom boutique event.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The agency later stated the animal was in good health, stress-free and receiving appropriate care from her handlers.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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And, restoring and maintaining the health of Florida’s 1,100 springs will require further study to tailor appropriate interventions to each one.—
Christopher F. Meindl,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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That led to millions more people getting coverage, some of whom paid little or nothing, and more plans being offered.—
Todd Spangler,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Now, its most iconic silhouettes from the archive are getting a new lease on life — just in time to the brand’s 120th anniversary.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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From their first look to cutting into the gorgeous chrome cake, the day was a fitting celebration for their bond.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
2 Oct. 2025
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The controllers' corners feel less sharp than on the original Lenovo Legion Go, fitting more comfortably in my hand.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Westbound Highway 50 traffic is slow-going but lanes appear open.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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The Chiefs — abruptly and strangely — have lost their ability to win one-score games after going 12-0 in those contests during the 2024 season.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Rogers police sent out a news release Thursday about Act 557 of 2025, which allows people get their money back from the kiosks if people follow the proper procedures.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
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Equipment is not maintained in good repair or does not allow for proper adjustment (Condensation build-up inside of reach-in cooler).—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Mounted patrol is expected to move in the coming months from Percy Warner Park to Peeler Park in Madison.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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In addition, the NBCU-Google deal calls for Peacock to be available in the coming months as a subscription through YouTube Primetime Channels, the platform’s third-party subscription offering (which is independent of YouTube TV).—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Becoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/becoming. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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