become

verb

bi-ˈkəm How to pronounce become (audio)
Definition of becomenext
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 Earlier harvests have become increasingly common in Champagne and other French wine regions as temperatures rise. — ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026 Muyumba scored the go-ahead goal in the 78th on a counterattack to become the ninth player in club history to score in three straight games. — CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026 McLaurin, the nominee for lieutenant governor, is trying to become the first Democrat to win the powerful seat since Mark Taylor left office in 2007. — David Wickert, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Few jewels embody that idea as effortlessly as the tennis necklace, which has become a modern jewelry staple. — Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for become
Recent Examples of Synonyms for become
  1. grow
  2. get
  3. go
  4. come
  5. turn
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  • At the same time, consumer research shows there’s growing enthusiasm — especially among Gen Z — for affiliating with wellness and longevity-oriented brands.
    — Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026
  • But the stronger signal is commercial—Jurin has grown almost entirely on inbound interest, having stopped cold outreach in late 2024.
    — Jurin AI Contributor, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of grow
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  • Side effects were similar to other vaccines that people typically get for other diseases, Healy noted.
    — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The Lions lead back is sure to get as many or more touches this year with David Montgomery gone, and Detroit’s offense will score points.
    — Jess Bryant, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of get
Verb
  • Unconventional living situations going viral With rentals more expensive than ever, social media posts on how to save money in New York often rack up thousands of likes.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Some go years before receiving an accurate diagnosis or proper medical care.
    — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of go
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  • Some come for the high-octane DJs at Shellona or the all-day revelry of Nikki Beach; others swear by the legendary glamour of Le Club 55 or the festive energy of Casa Amor.
    — Lanie Goodman, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Over the coming months, avionics, scientific instruments and thermal insulation will gradually transform the frame into the flying science laboratory destined for the outer solar system.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of come
Verb
  • One of my non-negotiable recommendations is Tonnara di Scopello, another historic tuna fishery turned into a tiny museum and protected cove.
    — Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Her biweekly nostalgia program has turned into a daily online recap of the Keffe D trial.
    — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of turn

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