- present tense form of become (3rd person singular).
becomes
Example Sentences
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The more Mitchell conjures joy and fear from thin air with the snap of his fingers, the more frustrating it becomes that audiences seldom get to experience summer fun at this caliber anymore.
From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026
As this protective layer becomes thinner, pain and other problems can develop and may become more severe over time.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 20, 2026
While he formally becomes a prince, he will not receive a royal allowance.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
In a letter to investors, Collison suggested Stripe is better off as a private company because of the “singularity,” tech speak for the moment when AI becomes more capable than humans.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
It is here that the story of the score sheet becomes cloudy.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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