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becomes

VERB

evolve into

Synonyms

STRONGEST

come develop into grow into turn into

STRONG

convert incline mature metamorphose shift wax

WEAK

alter to assume form of be converted to be reduced to be reformed be remodeled be transformed into change into come to be emerge as eventually be pass into ripen into turn out

Antonyms

STRONG

remain stagnate

VERB

enhance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

belong to

STRONG

accord adorn agree augment display embellish enrich fit flatter garnish grace harmonize heighten match ornament suit

WEAK

be appropriate go together go with make handsome set off

Antonyms

STRONG

decrease disagree hurt leave plain mar oppose refuse uglify withhold

Example Sentences

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As aging progresses, that network becomes less stable and less efficient.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

They can reap the benefits of China’s economies of scale and efficient supply chains, while also learning from China as it becomes not just a manufacturing hub but also a center of innovation.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“Raising rates to dampen inflation could further slow the economy. Easing rates to support growth increases the risk that higher inflation becomes persistent. For now, holding the policy rate unchanged balances those risks.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

None of this becomes an issue with Root in charge.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“But what if the study was paid for by Chips Ahoy? Or Mrs. Fields or some other company that makes chocolate chip cookies? They’re like bending the truth, and then it becomes like propaganda.”

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman