- present tense form of become (3rd person singular).
becomes
Example Sentences
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If the yen weakens further and the market becomes extremely pessimistic about the currency, Russell could consider adding to its yen positioning, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026
Dr Ranj explains when sweating becomes excessive, what can help, and how treatments like Botox may support some people in feeling more comfortable and confident in warmer weather.
From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026
Dianne Feinstein’s final years in office involved repeated reporting on cognitive decline and absences, raising difficult questions about when coverage becomes invasive or speculative.
From Salon • Jul. 2, 2026
The very history he so powerfully invokes to explain the 14th Amendment’s origins often becomes, in his jurisprudence, a reason to limit rather than enlarge its reach.
From Slate • Jul. 2, 2026
What happened this morning becomes the talk of the school and makes its way into our classrooms.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
