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
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
Ultimately, anticipatory anxiety should be a catalyst for becoming more adaptable and intentional in developing valuable human qualities, regardless of technological advancements.
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Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
The tavern continued operating after the American Revolution before later being repurposed several times and eventually becoming a museum.
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Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
The stakes feel impossibly high, so taking risks with your life—like becoming a writer, or exotic dancing, or rapping—might seem insane when the smart thing to do is keep your head down, work hard, and blend in.
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The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
4 July 2026
So too would her chances of eventually becoming majority leader or eventually even Speaker of the House if the Democrats can regain control of the institution.
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Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
4 July 2026
In 2022, Morocco went where no team from Africa had ever gone before – becoming the first Arab and African nation to reach the semifinals of a World Cup.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
The man was as good as Larry Bird in the statistical ledger, becoming one of only two players in NCAA history to record 600 points, 400 rebounds and 150 assists in a single season.
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Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
In 1952, Sarris’ teenage mother gave him up for adoption, her family hoping to evade the embarrassment of their Jewish daughter becoming pregnant by a Native American Filipino man.
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Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Verb
Josh Bell homered from each side of the plate, becoming only the seventh Twins player to accomplish the feat.
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Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
Ultimately, anticipatory anxiety should be a catalyst for becoming more adaptable and intentional in developing valuable human qualities, regardless of technological advancements.
—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
The tavern continued operating after the American Revolution before later being repurposed several times and eventually becoming a museum.
—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
The stakes feel impossibly high, so taking risks with your life—like becoming a writer, or exotic dancing, or rapping—might seem insane when the smart thing to do is keep your head down, work hard, and blend in.
—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
4 July 2026
So too would her chances of eventually becoming majority leader or eventually even Speaker of the House if the Democrats can regain control of the institution.
—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
4 July 2026
In 2022, Morocco went where no team from Africa had ever gone before – becoming the first Arab and African nation to reach the semifinals of a World Cup.
—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
The man was as good as Larry Bird in the statistical ledger, becoming one of only two players in NCAA history to record 600 points, 400 rebounds and 150 assists in a single season.
—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
In 1952, Sarris’ teenage mother gave him up for adoption, her family hoping to evade the embarrassment of their Jewish daughter becoming pregnant by a Native American Filipino man.
—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for becoming
Adjective
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There is also an abundance of suitable training facilities in the region, which is in the circuit of MLS preseason destinations.
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The modular, and containerized electromagnetic aircraft launch system is capable of deploying drones from almost any suitable location.
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The group, already one of the largest White supremacist organizations in the country, is quickly growing its membership, at a time when hate crimes are on the rise.
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And each time another first-time climber reaches the top, the applause rising from the rocks below suggests that, little by little, that community is growing.
Adjective
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Parton’s Imagination Library mails free, age-appropriate books every month to children from birth to age five.
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Recent policies that State Shield has supported include a Tennessee bill requiring the state board of education to adopt age-appropriate instruction related to communism and a Louisiana resolution encouraging economic ties with Taiwan.
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Farmer, who had a right forearm strain, went 2-for-20 with a home run at Columbus while getting reps at catcher.
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Reaching such a stage would be the third World Cup final in succession for France, after getting their hands on the trophy in 2018 and losing to Argentina last time around.
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Mosquitoes are attracted to dark colors, so wear light loose-fitting, light colored clothing, says Gray.
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The ceremony, reportedly held at New York's iconic Madison Square Garden, seems like a fitting venue for a musical performance.
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But gooey emotions are still not going to stop Navy vet Everett from going action-hero, as seen in the finale trailer.
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For instance, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been politically weakened by the Iran war’s major objectives going unfulfilled.
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Families, educators and advocates described barriers to accessing proper support and services.
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Heat this severe can affect anyone without proper cooling or hydration, according to the weather service.
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With how rapidly healthcare organizations are relying on AI applications, data federation and new tools that are being intricately weaved through core data streams, the number of cybersecurity incidents is sure to increase in the coming decade.
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Bauhs has plans to hit 10 new stadiums in the coming college football stadium, which would put him at 135 out of 138.
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“Becoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/becoming. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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