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
President Richard Nixon was the first modern president to publicize his medical exam, which has since then become customary practice.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025
Could Timothée Chalamet become the youngest person to be named best actor?
—Thr Staff, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Mar. 2025
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Moore’s kickoff at Cannes was filled with references to a film that nobody had seen yet—something that became clearer as the tour went on.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2025
Known for unmercifully calling out machismo through her music, Paquita became a guiding light for many women who have been wronged or slighted by their partners, or a patriarchal world.
—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025
Could Timothée Chalamet become the youngest person to be named best actor?
—Thr Staff, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Mar. 2025
Gisela Schober/Getty Images Balenciaga, Cannes Film Festival Victor Boyko/Getty Images
Moore’s kickoff at Cannes was filled with references to a film that nobody had seen yet—something that became clearer as the tour went on.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2025
Known for unmercifully calling out machismo through her music, Paquita became a guiding light for many women who have been wronged or slighted by their partners, or a patriarchal world.
—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for become
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The Atlanta Fed believed the U.S. GDP was on track to grow throughout most of February, with estimates ranging from positive 2 to nearly 4 percent.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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While the old guard will probably stick to their traditional knitting, there is a growing new guard with a much more open mind.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Watkins made some bad decisions in traffic, and the Bruins were able to get away with some contact in the paint.—
Sabreena Merchant,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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Nick Crain,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The Vikings went undefeated in the DuKane Conference and won a regional title.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2025
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Fox’s counterpart in the blockbuster trade, Zach LaVine, scored a game-high 36 points while going 7-of-11 from 3-point range.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacramento Bee,
8 Mar. 2025
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Barbie’s birthday on March 9, when the iconic doll will turn 66.—
Stacia Datskovska,
WWD,
6 Mar. 2025
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The event’s third iteration is set to run from January to April 2026 at the JAX District, an industrial site turned arts complex in the historic town of Diriyah, near Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Become.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/become. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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