- present tense form of become (3rd person singular).
becomes
Example Sentences
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In late winter, the waves of energy released by El Niño can move upwards through the atmosphere making it more likely that the polar vortex becomes disrupted, increasing the chance of ice and snow.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
“If you have to do that across multiple brands, then it becomes difficult for one management team to stay focused on that,” he said.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026
It’s caused by a bacteria called Yersinia pestis that infects fleas and the small mammals that host fleas, and there are actually three types of plague depending on which part of the body becomes infected.
From Slate ● Oct. 8, 2026
It remains liquid while inside a cool syringe, then becomes a firm, jelly-like material after reaching body temperature.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026
When a working dog’s stomach tightens, as it does when he pulls, the corn becomes like tiny little knives that cut and tear at the insides of his intestines….
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
