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
Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
Entry-level openings in fields with high AI exposure are becoming rarer as companies downsize.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 19 May 2026
The 21st-century fervor about building the first industrial-scale quantum computer, pioneering theoretical physicist Peter Zoller says, is akin to the 20th-century obsession with becoming the first to conquer Mount Everest.
—Zeeya Merali, Scientific American, 19 May 2026
Instead, some consumers may simply be becoming more selective as car ownership costs remain high, says Kevin Roberts, director of economic and market intelligence at CarGurus.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Giant rideable robots are becoming physical products, even if the first versions are more likely to show up at a tech expo, turn heads and not much else.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
In Miami, women are becoming an increasingly visible group at higher price points.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 May 2026
For Kiana Powell, a Florida mother with a family of five, each trip to the grocery store is becoming more expensive, telling CBS News her bill has increased by about $50 since just last month.
—Cristian Benavides, CBS News, 19 May 2026
But his injury does raise more concerns about the manager’s choices in what is becoming a problem position.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Verb
The company amassed a clean-energy portfolio that included one of the world’s largest solar power plants, and had set a goal of becoming the country’s biggest player in the space by 2030.
—Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
Entry-level openings in fields with high AI exposure are becoming rarer as companies downsize.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 19 May 2026
The 21st-century fervor about building the first industrial-scale quantum computer, pioneering theoretical physicist Peter Zoller says, is akin to the 20th-century obsession with becoming the first to conquer Mount Everest.
—Zeeya Merali, Scientific American, 19 May 2026
Instead, some consumers may simply be becoming more selective as car ownership costs remain high, says Kevin Roberts, director of economic and market intelligence at CarGurus.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Giant rideable robots are becoming physical products, even if the first versions are more likely to show up at a tech expo, turn heads and not much else.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
In Miami, women are becoming an increasingly visible group at higher price points.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 May 2026
For Kiana Powell, a Florida mother with a family of five, each trip to the grocery store is becoming more expensive, telling CBS News her bill has increased by about $50 since just last month.
—Cristian Benavides, CBS News, 19 May 2026
But his injury does raise more concerns about the manager’s choices in what is becoming a problem position.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for becoming
Adjective
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Hulse and her colleagues spent several days searching for a suitable location.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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The city is currently planning a new clubhouse there, and recently conducted polls on suitable designs.—
Barbara Ellis,
Denver Post,
14 May 2026
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Viola’s reaction spotlighted growing frustration among competitors who believe the ruling body is using procedural fixes to avoid addressing biological differences in girls' sports.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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In the growing realization that a four-year-degree alone won’t save them from downward mobility?—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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Investigators said prior to his death, Noel's mother failed to give him appropriate care for issues that included chronic lung disease, pulmonary edema, and esotropia.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Officers have also said in Board of Correction meetings that our city should divert people with serious mental health needs into appropriate treatment, rather than relying on them to fill in for shameful gaps in our public health system.—
Jason Rodriguez,
New York Daily News,
16 May 2026
Verb
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This housing push doesn’t have to do with the construction of new housing as much as getting tenants in the door, which might seem like an odd issue to have in a city with as acute of a housing demand as New York.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Short but sweet Jacksonville took advantage of perhaps the most famous offseason haircut with quarterback Trevor Lawrence getting his long locks cut short on camera after introducing the Jaguars’ schedule that then plays out on the screen edited down to less than 2 minutes.—
Teresa M. Walker,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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The Beef star stepped out in a loose-fitting, silky matching set, which instantly turned a simple look into a refined ensemble.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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The movie’s Spanish title could also be translated as The Thaw, as fitting and double-edged as The Meltdown, but with a slightly different slant, as in Lina’s eventual warming to Inés.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards, hosted by Shania Twain, are airing live on Prime Video and Amazon Music from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, meaning some of the genre's biggest stars are going home with new accolades under their belts.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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Police said officers responded to shootings involving apartment buildings and homes while going door-to-door to ensure residents had not been injured.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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After all, the key to a flawless beat is proper skincare application!—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
14 May 2026
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Sit down at a proper meal table (not your desk or the car), put your snack on a plate or in a bowl, and take a breath to center yourself before taking the first bite.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Indigenous peoples in the area have been coming there for 1000s of years to soak and take advantage of the waters, and so there’s been a hotel or some manner of resort there since the late eighteen hundreds, welcoming people to come and take the waters and relax and enjoy.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
15 May 2026
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Plus, coming so close and the disappointment (of third) fueled my fire more.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
15 May 2026
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“Becoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/becoming. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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