as in grows
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 becomes
Stephanie Vaquer becomes Women's World Champion at #Wrestlepalooza!
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
Many might disagree with this, but the truth is that once software support ends, your device becomes vulnerable to all kinds of unpatchable security flaws.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Despite the familiar cacophony of hangers and clothing overhead, the apartment becomes almost unrecognizable.
—Qian Julie Wang, New Yorker, 20 Sep. 2025
The quilt is also machine-washable and dryer-safe; multiple reviewers note that the material becomes softer after every wash.
—Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
The problem with this strategy today is that Workday is now facing the law of large numbers — with such a large revenue base sustaining high growth becomes increasingly difficult.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2025
When its winds reach 74 mph, the storm officially becomes a hurricane.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
In a world of constant change, psychological flexibility becomes a core competency.
—Jaime Catmull, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
That’s going to wear thin quickly because the friendship becomes unbalanced and remains so.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
Many might disagree with this, but the truth is that once software support ends, your device becomes vulnerable to all kinds of unpatchable security flaws.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Despite the familiar cacophony of hangers and clothing overhead, the apartment becomes almost unrecognizable.
—Qian Julie Wang, New Yorker, 20 Sep. 2025
The quilt is also machine-washable and dryer-safe; multiple reviewers note that the material becomes softer after every wash.
—Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
The problem with this strategy today is that Workday is now facing the law of large numbers — with such a large revenue base sustaining high growth becomes increasingly difficult.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2025
When its winds reach 74 mph, the storm officially becomes a hurricane.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
In a world of constant change, psychological flexibility becomes a core competency.
—Jaime Catmull, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
That’s going to wear thin quickly because the friendship becomes unbalanced and remains so.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for becomes
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As Jeffrey waits for the right moment to rejoin society, his uncertainty grows, as does his need for connection with the outside world, however risky that may be.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
20 Sep. 2025
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The road of searching is the fertilizer in which peace grows.—
Paul Greenberg,
Time,
20 Sep. 2025
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Now the actor gets texts from people like his co-star, Harrison Ford.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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From baking cookies to roasting chicken, your oven gets a lot of use during the week.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Slater goes deep twice The list of batters who can claim legitimate ownage against Kershaw is small.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
20 Sep. 2025
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The same goes for its overall profile, though, there’s a lot going on in its front fascia—the side venting is seemingly there for function, but the massive grille is… a lot.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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The milestone comes four decades after Roxana Zal, 14, became the youngest female winner of the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Series Or Special in 1984 for Something About Amelia, according to the website for the awards.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
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Wildfire worries With the worsening drought comes worries over wildfires.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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The decision turns less on predicting the next Fed meeting and more on projecting a company’s earning power far into the future.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Maria is a wonderfully textured character, at turns flinty and cold and vivacious and funny, and Maura is adept at embodying all sides to this woman.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Becomes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/becomes. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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