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
In the face of this uncertainty, companies and other organizations are preparing for a world in which the conflict — and subsequent jolt to crude prices — becomes a long-term challenge, affecting everything from travel planning to mail delivery.
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Dylan Butts, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Offer clear feedback to a collaborator in private, so mutual respect strengthens and the path forward becomes simpler for both of you.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026
That last part complicates things, because if the question is greatest Boston athletes then Clemens becomes tougher to include considering his late-career heel turn.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
As cancer care becomes both more advanced and more specialized, options in rural areas have shrunk.
—Caleb Hellerman, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
When need becomes particularly acute, charities pretty much always step up and feed people and meet that need.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026
That ability becomes increasingly valuable in a playoff setting, where individual matchups are often targeted and exploited over the course of a series.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
Nice, France's fifth largest city on the French Riviera, becomes the most resounding win of the far right Sunday with the victory of Eric Ciotti, a former conservative who allied with the National Rally of Marine Le Pen.
—Arkansas Online, 23 Mar. 2026
Add 1 small red onion, finely chopped, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 2 minutes (add a splash or so of olive oil if pan becomes dry).
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Dylan Butts, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Offer clear feedback to a collaborator in private, so mutual respect strengthens and the path forward becomes simpler for both of you.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026
That last part complicates things, because if the question is greatest Boston athletes then Clemens becomes tougher to include considering his late-career heel turn.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
As cancer care becomes both more advanced and more specialized, options in rural areas have shrunk.
—Caleb Hellerman, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
When need becomes particularly acute, charities pretty much always step up and feed people and meet that need.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026
That ability becomes increasingly valuable in a playoff setting, where individual matchups are often targeted and exploited over the course of a series.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
Nice, France's fifth largest city on the French Riviera, becomes the most resounding win of the far right Sunday with the victory of Eric Ciotti, a former conservative who allied with the National Rally of Marine Le Pen.
—Arkansas Online, 23 Mar. 2026
Add 1 small red onion, finely chopped, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 2 minutes (add a splash or so of olive oil if pan becomes dry).
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for becomes
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Security grows as the emotional Moon in your 2nd House of Production trines cheerful Jupiter in your 10th House of Gains.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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The tendency to let the little things slip grows as the pace and workload intensify.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Glen Powell gets his Han Solo moment as the slick pilot Fox McCloud, and mischievous monkeys known as Ukikis threaten to steal the show with their pickpocketing antics.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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For musicians, playing these sporting events gets them in front of broader audiences that may come outside of their core fanbase.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Guzman knocks on the door, then goes behind a pillar.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Hence, as the thinking goes, Zendaya’s thrall-like popularity with Gen Z and millennial viewers will act as an antidote to bad buzz.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
2 Apr. 2026
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But the new show comes with the pedigree of a classic 1975 Sidney Lumet bank-heist movie, with Al Pacino roaring his way through the starring role.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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As for what comes next, on April 21, the General Fireworks Advisory Committee will review the task force report, consider feedback and provide any additional insight before it is finalized.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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August 23 – September 22 Persistent focus turns small tasks into big wins.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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By the afternoon, most of North Texas turns quieter, with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s.—
Michael Autovino,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Becomes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/becomes. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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