- present tense form of become (3rd person singular).
becomes
Example Sentences
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The body also becomes more efficient over time – burning fewer calories while doing the same activity.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 22, 2026
For patients, the rise of the DPC model becomes personal the moment their own doctor asks for a membership fee.
From Slate ● Aug. 22, 2026
Europa, the king’s daughter, becomes enamored of the creature, entwining his horns with flowers and caressing him.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Many have stuck with main character Kratos, a demi-god who becomes a god, through an ongoing story of revenge and redemption.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
I hope he never becomes a human storm cloud.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
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