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 Lewis, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Jones then lent his voice to nearly 200 movies and TV series, becoming a renowned actor both on the screen and on the stage.
—Vandana Pawa, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Birch wrote a second Sally Rooney TV adaption, Conversations with Friends, before becoming the writer and showrunner behind the series reimagining of Dead Ringers.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
The Indianapolis Colts scored on all seven of their offensive possessions, becoming the first team in at least 47 years (since 1978) to score on every offensive possession of a game.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
The British designer was named Givenchy’s creative director last year, becoming the French house’s eighth designer, and its second female couturier.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
Almost immediately, Terrell began making a name for himself as a media personality with a decidedly progressive voice, becoming better known for his TV and radio commentary than for his courtroom achievements.
—Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 27 Aug. 2025
That’s after becoming China’s top performing stock of 2024, riding investor enthusiasm over government support for local tech.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2025
Bolton, who served under Trump for 17 months before becoming a vocal critic, was not detained and has not been charged.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
If that doesn't transpire, Soccer Defcon could move to Level 2 with many more fans and media becoming even more worried.
—Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Jones then lent his voice to nearly 200 movies and TV series, becoming a renowned actor both on the screen and on the stage.
—Vandana Pawa, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Birch wrote a second Sally Rooney TV adaption, Conversations with Friends, before becoming the writer and showrunner behind the series reimagining of Dead Ringers.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
The Indianapolis Colts scored on all seven of their offensive possessions, becoming the first team in at least 47 years (since 1978) to score on every offensive possession of a game.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
The British designer was named Givenchy’s creative director last year, becoming the French house’s eighth designer, and its second female couturier.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
Almost immediately, Terrell began making a name for himself as a media personality with a decidedly progressive voice, becoming better known for his TV and radio commentary than for his courtroom achievements.
—Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 27 Aug. 2025
That’s after becoming China’s top performing stock of 2024, riding investor enthusiasm over government support for local tech.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2025
Bolton, who served under Trump for 17 months before becoming a vocal critic, was not detained and has not been charged.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for becoming
Adjective
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Questions over the midfielder being a suitable captain arose when his form dipped in the 2024-25 season.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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This long-sleeve dress is suitable for multiple occasions and easy to style.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Efforts to expand retail investors’ access to private markets in Europe took a significant step forward this week with the launch of a new investment vehicle, but concerns remain about growing exposure to the relatively risky assets.—
Jenni Reid,Ganesh Rao,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Bateman's character, Vince Friedken, battles a gambling addiction in a trailer for the crime thriller, as Law's Jake Friedken celebrates the growing success of his buzzy establishment.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Community policing, which is a collaboration between police and the community to solve problems, and the use-of-force continuum – the escalating series of appropriate actions an officer may take to resolve a situation – also form part of training.—
Luke William Hunt,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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Plants produce a large, fleshy underground storage organ (the bulb) that, at the appropriate time of year, and in response to a certain set of environmental conditions, sends out a spray of strap-like leaves and one or more stalks that end in one or more flowers.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After the game, Witt was getting treatment and a further evaluation.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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To give so many deaf people the opportunity to work on a high-end TV drama was a really cool side bonus to getting Reunion made – not to mention the dozens of fantastic deaf actors who came in to play various roles in the show.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Candy fans will enjoy watching it, and his children — who both participate in the documentary — will be able to look to it as a fitting tribute to their father.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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For Bowie, the choice to put his creative energy into a musical in what would be the final months of his life seems to be a fitting one.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In the memoir, Sheen blames this same testosterone cream for feeding his state of mind going into that encounter.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Sep. 2025
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Pictures of Bambi going about her day with a microphone on her collar.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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There is a duty of care not to use data for the sake of it, but rather to ensure that analysis stands up to proper scrutiny and scientific rigour where possible.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Leaving clean laundry in the dryer or hamper only puts off a chore until later, keeps clean clothes from its proper place, and also risks wrinkles or someone accidentally mistaking it for dirty laundry instead.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ahead of Kirk's visit to Utah Valley University, some students started an online petition asking university administrators to stop him from coming.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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As women’s sports across the country get more attention, and the league looks to expand in the coming years, that engagement is even more valuable.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Becoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/becoming. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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