- present tense form of become (3rd person singular).
becomes
Example Sentences
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“The Shards” is more problematic: Mr. Ellis has been recycling his depraved teen angels long enough that the show, a collaboration with Ryan Murphy, becomes parody, even comedy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
The most watched Senate primary in the country now becomes the most watched Senate election in the country, as El-Sayed will face former GOP Rep. Mike Rogers in November.
From Slate ● Aug. 5, 2026
What allows people to keep working toward a goal when the challenge becomes more demanding?
From Science Daily ● Aug. 5, 2026
Even with Kennedy looming over the counter more than sous-cheffing beside it, “The Real Food Show” briefly becomes the cooking program it has been dressed to imitate.
From Salon ● Aug. 5, 2026
The one place where we’ll be safe if the future becomes scary.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
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