- present tense form of become (3rd person singular).
becomes
Example Sentences
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“The character becomes the brand, turning an abstract technology into a recognizable friend,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
Meanwhile, the Pacific typically becomes more active during El Niño because the sea surface temperatures here are much higher, combined with more favourable wind patterns.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
But due process is endangered if victims can’t report allegations without facing public abuse and threats of being falsely accused themselves that it becomes psychologically impossible to live their lives.
From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026
Showalter and Antosca draw out the “Persona”-esque qualities of the story as Lowen, while finding herself drawn to Jeremy, becomes absolutely obsessed with Verity, or the idea of her.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
On board the ship, Tía Zimbul becomes seasick.
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
