- present tense form of become (3rd person singular).
becomes
Example Sentences
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The more greenhouse gases humanity releases, the greater that stress becomes.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
With the ratio of workers to retirees shrinking, the temptation to reach for the largest bucket of money becomes irresistible.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Neill plays the awkward, ignorant Scottish farmer who arranges for a mail-order marriage with Holly Hunter’s mute pianist and then becomes possessive and driven to jealous despair.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
Nor are they likely to climb much higher unless the fighting becomes worse and the Strait of Hormuz, a critical transit route for oil supplies, is closed to shipping traffic.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
If someone puts his own needs first—whether he is injured, sick, or simply refuses to cooperate—that person becomes the weakest link.
From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple
