as in to grow
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 become
Before Thursday, the court case had become somewhat dormant since the judge had made initial rulings against Trump’s actions around Harvard student visas.
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Andy Rose, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
Range anxiety—once one of the biggest worries—has also become less of a concern with newer models.
—Melanie Marshall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025
Martin became welterweight champion — but that was about the end of the good things in her life.
—Vincent Perella, IndieWire, 5 June 2025
These artificial intelligence applications with human-like reasoning and problem-solving abilities are quickly becoming all the rage in corporate America.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 5 June 2025
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Andy Rose, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
Range anxiety—once one of the biggest worries—has also become less of a concern with newer models.
—Melanie Marshall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025
Martin became welterweight champion — but that was about the end of the good things in her life.
—Vincent Perella, IndieWire, 5 June 2025
These artificial intelligence applications with human-like reasoning and problem-solving abilities are quickly becoming all the rage in corporate America.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for become
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In the decades since, PEOPLE has grown to become the iconic brand it is known as today — expanding from a newsstand-only publication to now include digital news coverage and social media coverage, as well as a new app, among other ventures.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
8 June 2025
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The industry continued to grow until 2020, when a combination of weather and economic conditions dealt setbacks to farmers and processors alike.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
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Left-hander Pierce Coppola got the start and, after a dominant return against Alabama to the tune of 10 strikeouts in 3 2/3 innings, just couldn’t find the zone.—
Jackson Castellano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 June 2025
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Clients would get the remains of not only their loved one, but also the remains of other bodies.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
2 June 2025
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The funds raised at this event are crucial, as the net proceeds go directly to DMVA, allowing the organization to further its essential nonprofit mission: to bolster and sustain the small businesses that form the heart of the Del Mar community, the news release stated.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
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Some comforters can go right into the wash with no problem, while others need some extra or different care.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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At Christian Dior, Maria Grazia Chiuri worked to turn a legacy house into a home.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
29 May 2025
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The model, who turns 18 on May 29, 2025, made her runway debut in 2023 Comments Zaya Wade is one stylish teenager!—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
29 May 2025
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“Become.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/become. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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