- present tense form of become (3rd person singular).
becomes
Example Sentences
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Tyler ingratiates himself with the trio and becomes fascinated with Chana, thereby breaking the investigator’s golden rule: “Never fall for your prey.”
From The Wall Street Journal β Sep. 16, 2026
“We may see a new era in which traditional brand loyalty becomes less significant compared to product quality and cost effectiveness,” he said.
From MarketWatch β Sep. 16, 2026
"Either the AfD becomes the strongest force or the SPD remains the strongest force."
From Barron's β Sep. 16, 2026
Collusion becomes the best way to milk customers for profit.
From The Wall Street Journal β Sep. 16, 2026
When their skin becomes “excited,” they reflect colors with longer wavelengths like yellow, orange, and red.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
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