- present tense form of become (3rd person singular).
becomes
Example Sentences
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"We want to go beyond personal relationships so that the relationship becomes more institutionally based and can outlast changes in government," the source said on condition of anonymity.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
Soon in “Remake,” though, it becomes apparent that this is just one chapter of the story — and hardly the most essential.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2026
“Addressing hearing loss — it’s an underrecognized risk fact. When people aren’t hearing well, they’re more apt to isolate themselves from social activities and that becomes a multi-faceted issue,” Rodriguez said.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
They also understand that the difficult task of trying to get a ball to stay on a British Open green becomes even more maddening.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
“When a body is left alone after death, in a state of desecration, the soul becomes corrupted,” he said, as though I hadn’t even spoken.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
