- present tense form of become (3rd person singular).
becomes
Example Sentences
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Denmark sorts its garbage into 10 official categories, so that throwing something away becomes a small bureaucratic exam.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
The complimentary appetizer that was once cheap enough to disappear into the cost of doing business becomes expensive enough to notice.
From Salon ● Oct. 7, 2026
With every record he breaks and landmark he passes, the question becomes increasingly difficult to tackle.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
“From its elevated vantage point, the Pacific becomes an ever-changing backdrop, glowing at sunrise, sparkling throughout the day, and transforming beneath spectacular sunsets,” the description continues.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026
After a few minutes of tidying, the silence becomes overwhelming.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
