- past tense form of become.
became
Americanverb
verb
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A runner says he became so consumed by a fitness addiction that he spiralled into anxiety and became sleep deprived.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
One board director even became an employee for three months to help Chief Executive Michael Hurlston get a handle on its supply chain.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
Conditions became even more unfavorable between May and September 2026, when persistent heat and dry weather accelerated ice loss, even at the highest elevations.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026
The guy I was crushing on helped me to my feet and became my college sweetheart.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
The buildings and streetlamps became fewer and farther between.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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