as in grows
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of becomes
Stargazing Finally, as nights grow longer, stargazing becomes an enchanting activity.
—
Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
Apple Picking Apple picking is a quintessential fall activity that becomes even more enjoyable while high.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
But for a scientific team who found a remarkable creature, literally beyond the depths of where conventional slugs dwell, the line becomes quite a compliment.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
The video becomes darker due to lighting conditions outside, but the audio remains clear.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
These events occur too infrequently to generate sufficient historical data for comprehensive analysis, so this is where synthetic data generation becomes invaluable.
—Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Somewhere along the line, a sense of progress becomes clearer, and what was tedious becomes gratifying.
—Dr. Rina Koshkina, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
That's when boring becomes exciting.
—Dr. Rina Koshkina, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Cross-functional collaboration becomes crucial as roles become more integrated, requiring teams to work together seamlessly to develop comprehensive marketing strategies.
—Sowmya Moni, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
Apple Picking Apple picking is a quintessential fall activity that becomes even more enjoyable while high.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
But for a scientific team who found a remarkable creature, literally beyond the depths of where conventional slugs dwell, the line becomes quite a compliment.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
The video becomes darker due to lighting conditions outside, but the audio remains clear.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
These events occur too infrequently to generate sufficient historical data for comprehensive analysis, so this is where synthetic data generation becomes invaluable.
—Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Somewhere along the line, a sense of progress becomes clearer, and what was tedious becomes gratifying.
—Dr. Rina Koshkina, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
That's when boring becomes exciting.
—Dr. Rina Koshkina, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Cross-functional collaboration becomes crucial as roles become more integrated, requiring teams to work together seamlessly to develop comprehensive marketing strategies.
—Sowmya Moni, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for becomes
Verb
-
As the user base grows, the demand for support increases.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
-
If the affected tooth grows in correctly and can be cleaned well, pericoronitis may go away as the tissue covering the tooth recedes.Sarah Hudgens, Health, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
-
As far as the mechanics of the x-ray specs project goes, what the pair of hackers have confirmed is that all five technologies used are new but readily available.Davey Winder, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
-
As the story goes, Elvis Presley and his new bride Priscilla had originally planned on getting married in what was known then as the House of Tomorrow in the spring of 1967.Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
-
This update comes with significant security and privacy upgrades, and with the current state of threats on the Android platform showing no signs of abating, delays are unwelcome.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
-
This reusable, insulated tumbler keeps her drinks hot for hours—and comes with a secure lid to help keep them contained.Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 4 Oct. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near becomes
Cite this Entry
“Becomes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/becomes. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share