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
David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Sep. 2025
Each issue is filled with breaking news, deep insights, and exclusive strategies for becoming a better traveler.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
After years of representing the best and brightest from the worlds of entertainment, sports, music and culture, the WME Group executive chairman and TKO Group CEO is becoming talent himself, launching a new video podcast called Rushmore.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2025
The baby announcement means the Culkin-Charton household is becoming a party of five, after the birth of their daughter Kinsey Sioux in 2019 and son Wilder Wolf in 2021.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Sep. 2025
This time round, Brenda Blethyn takes the Deborah Kerr role as the older Emma Harte, once an impoverished Yorkshire maid who builds from one clothes shop to becoming the richest woman in the world.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
Logan Webb shut down the Colorado Rockies into the sixth inning, clinched the major-league lead for innings pitched and won the National League strikeout title while becoming the first Giants pitcher since Bill Voiselle in 1944 to pace the NL in both categories.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber.
—Ocvarsity Sports Staff, Oc Register, 23 Sep. 2025
Despite having no degree, Sly did pretty well for himself, eventually becoming one of the biggest action stars on the planet.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
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University budgets at risk International students typically pay significantly higher tuition rates compared to their American peers, often becoming a large part of a university's bottom line.
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There’s also a special Family Series that’s suitable to attendees of all ages.—
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Typical seats were replaced with moveable chairs and desks that were suitable but also atypical to Major League setups.—
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Although the bacterium can contaminate many types of food, cheeses or deli meats that are kept in cold storage for long periods in stores or at home are a place where listeria can keep growing.—
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Experts say one of the main drivers in independent voters is a growing discontent with the two-party system.—
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For indoor storage, guns should be kept unloaded and locked in appropriate safes or lockboxes for handguns, with ammunition in a separate safe, the AAP recommends.—
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Harsh chemicals like bleach will damage or harden rubber, so choose the appropriate cleaner based on the material your seal is made from.—
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Before the game, Reeve spoke about getting more from Lynx reserves, who had just three points in Game 2.—
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Are high standards blocking you from getting the word out?—
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But the phrasing itself is fitting, come to think of it.—
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Poor-fitting shoes, excess sweat, overtraining, or even your running form can all contribute to blisters.—
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At its best, Notre Dame has played with an edge Freeman created by going for it on fourth down, sending blitzes with little coverage, calling fake punts.—
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After going public together on social media, the pair have elicited strong reactions from people in their comments — some appalled by their age gap and others who quickly jump to their defense.—
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Without proper padding and protection, your device risks scratches, dents, or worse, internal damage.—
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Additional resources for homeless children and youth Phoenix Union launched a district resource center after Tercero learned some students weren’t attending class due to a lack of proper clothing.—
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Dwindling inventory levels might eventually bring prices back up, especially if demand will grow in the coming months as a result of lower borrowing costs.—
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The Shelby County Coroner’s Office told the outlets the cause of death will be finalized in the coming weeks.—
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“Becoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/becoming. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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