- present tense form of become (3rd person singular).
becomes
Example Sentences
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As the nights lengthen through autumn, one of the most recognisable star clusters in the night sky becomes increasingly prominent.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
The latest source of public anxiety involves the safety implications of AI as the technology becomes more powerful.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 12, 2026
As more material crystallizes, silicon dioxide becomes increasingly concentrated in the remaining melt.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 12, 2026
The world-ending A.I. bogeyman becomes even less believable when the warnings are placed in proper context.
From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2026
Now comes the part in all her stories where her voice becomes lighter, like she’s casually giving directions to the corner panadería.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
