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 Han first became a fan favorite in Korea with the popular revenge drama Resurrection (2005), going on to star in hit series including Yi San (2007-08), Rooftop Prince (2012), Our Blues (2022) and Love Scout (2025). — Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026 Things are more placid now—in 1929, the estate became Longshore Beach and Country Club, which was acquired by the town of Westport in 1960. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026 The news comes as the athleisure space becomes increasingly competitive. — Justina Lee, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026 The film follows two brothers who become entangled in a dangerous criminal underworld. — Marc Malkin, Variety, 7 Oct. 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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  • Now some of the nation’s most prestigious health systems are jumping into the growing business of longevity.
    — Sarah Todd, STAT, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The actor was in and out of colleges but studied acting and grew fond of Shakespeare, according to People.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of grow
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  • As the day winds down, get cozy in the living room for a game of cards and a glass of South African wine, or watch the sun set from the stone terrace.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Each of the six main suspects get their chance to give their version of events on the day of Jodie’s death, effectively supplying their own alibis.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of get
Verb
  • But this is an album that’s apparently about the artist’s double life, and the questions that are bound to be at the forefront of any curious listener’s mind go unaddressed.
    — Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Her bravery reverberates across the country and the crimes against her will not go unpunished.
    — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of go
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  • This addresses a younger consumer and elevates Heinemann’s beauty offer with a strong local brand partner, which comes with its own selection highly dedicated to beauty subcategories.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • News of Bloys’ new deal came the same day that the new Skydance unveiled its corporate structure.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of come
Verb
  • The service The service here is a nod to the turn-of-the-last-century where waiters and barmen wear starched white dinner jackets and a pianist serenades your cocktails in a grand salon.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Hidden Planet is the latest in the canon, this time turning the micro-cameras on the world of insects.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of turn

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“Become.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/become. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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