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
Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Optical navigation is becoming increasingly common as jamming compromises GPS.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Caitlin Clark had a year for the ages, becoming the all-time leading scorer in NCAA basketball history before jumping to the WNBA and earning rookie of the year honors—helping the league reach record highs for attendance and viewership along the way.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Rain is expected throughout the day, becoming more likely Saturday night.
—Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
The effort has spread so widely that one letter is even going to Sarah McBride, the Democratic politician from Delaware who recently made history by becoming the first-ever openly transgender person to be elected to Congress.
—Hilary Shenfeld, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
For instance, taking an online course in graphic design will help bring you closer to becoming an expert in the field.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Gary starts the film as a meek, somewhat nerdy college professor, but circumstances quickly force him into the uncomfortable position of becoming an undercover police informant.
—Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Perhaps audiences aren't so much bored with superhero movies as becoming more discriminating in their choices.
—Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
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Baristas at the Mass Ave location unionized in July, becoming the first Indianapolis shop to form a union.
—Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Optical navigation is becoming increasingly common as jamming compromises GPS.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Caitlin Clark had a year for the ages, becoming the all-time leading scorer in NCAA basketball history before jumping to the WNBA and earning rookie of the year honors—helping the league reach record highs for attendance and viewership along the way.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Rain is expected throughout the day, becoming more likely Saturday night.
—Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
The effort has spread so widely that one letter is even going to Sarah McBride, the Democratic politician from Delaware who recently made history by becoming the first-ever openly transgender person to be elected to Congress.
—Hilary Shenfeld, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
For instance, taking an online course in graphic design will help bring you closer to becoming an expert in the field.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Gary starts the film as a meek, somewhat nerdy college professor, but circumstances quickly force him into the uncomfortable position of becoming an undercover police informant.
—Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Perhaps audiences aren't so much bored with superhero movies as becoming more discriminating in their choices.
—Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for becoming
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Curiously, only a few years per decade are, or at least historically were, deemed suitable enough to meet the quality levels associated with Vintage Port.Paul Caputo, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Many of these outdoor cats, called community cats, are not comfortable around humans and therefore not suitable to live indoors as a domestic pet but are cared for outdoors by dedicated caretakers, according to Our Companions..Our Companions, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
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Beyond political speculation, one real driver is growing institutional interest.Alex Lazarow, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Toney said the emerging science and growing public concern about the health effects of microplastics in our bodies also serve to connect people all around the world with those who are living next to plastic facilities.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Leaders must assess whether a decision is strategic, tactical, or operational to determine the appropriate level of involvement.Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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What's an appropriate way teachers and adults can be involved? All eligible contest entries must be written, recorded and produced by students.Steve Drummond, NPR, 19 Dec. 2024
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As temperatures wavered around 30 degrees, Swift wore a fitting fluffy red jacket and black bucket hat over her hair worn down.Bryan West, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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Beyoncé wore a glittery gold dress by Elie Saab in 2007, a fitting choice given that she was nominated for her role in Dreamgirls.Christian Allaire, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
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Here’s how can Hoosiers help bats at home Installing bat boxes can help provide emergency shelters for bats that might need them when proper roosts are unavailable.Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Dec. 2024
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There are sacrifices that have to be made in this life that lead to a sort of ebbing and flowing that’s integral to the proper running of things, like a stream.Daisy Jones, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
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More school districts are expected to join the legal battle in the coming weeks.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Building on the lessons of 2024, the coming year promises advancements in Artificial Intelligence, a stronger focus on cybersecurity, and major changes in cloud computing, data center infrastructure, and the broader tech ecosystem.Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Kimberly Moore, a Chief United States Circuit Judge, first lodged a complaint against Newman in March 2023, arguing that Newman was no longer fit to fulfill her duties due to mental and physical disabilities, according to a copy of the order obtained by USA TODAY.Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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Rico Lewis returns from suspension while Manuel Akanji is fighting to be fit for the game.Oli Gamp, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
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Try slouchy or slim-fit designs tucked under midi hemlines, from skirts to dresses, and wider shafts with fitted or straight-leg jeans tucked in.Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2024
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Play with proportion by pairing it with a fitted miniskirt, or give it a baggy-on-baggy look with wide-leg jeans.Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024
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“Becoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/becoming. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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