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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On the other half, Lind had put down gravel and installed empty shipping containers and trailers suitable for potential tenants.—
Tessa Stuart,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2026
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This two-in-one offering gives you two family-friendly, side-scrolling games that are suitable for one to four players.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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By mapping the chemical signatures of different growing regions, Supima can provide forensic proof that a product is exactly what the label claims.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The pageantry began Monday amid heightened security concerns and a growing rift over the Iran war.—
Michael Birnbaum,
Washington Post,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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People in this area are urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Apr. 2026
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Oh my gosh, ticked off is not the appropriate word.—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Double-down on getting voters to the polls.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Going to a zone defense slowed Minnesota down further in the fourth, but the Nuggets weren’t generating the shots they’re used to getting automatically.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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What to know about the Tesla Roadster Tesla says the new Roadster will be an all-electric sports car that will be capable of fitting four people.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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Reid receiving the Changemaker honor is fitting as Heated Rivalry is part of the book author’s Game Changer series, which follows the steamy romance between Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, played in the Heated Rivalry drama by Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie, respectively.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Klopp’s team, like Dalglish’s before him and Slot’s after, found the going much tougher the year after the German inspired what seven previous Liverpool managers could not, including Dalglish, who returned for 18 months in early 2011.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Fed’s going to have a lot of challenges in this economy going forward.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Officials said Lopez played a key leadership role during recent wildfires, helping coordinate crews to ensure schools had proper air filtration systems in place.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The restaurant will age all of its meat for a minimum of 28 days and then cook it in a high-temperature broiler for proper searing.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The coaches — Teisher for Mission Hills and Aaron Hooford for Escondido — had different philosophies coming into the game.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Gwen Polk, the district’s associate superintendent for business and financial services, said after the meeting that the companion resolution will have no impact on revenue coming into the schools.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Becoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/becoming. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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