become
verb (used without object)
to come, change, or grow to be (as specified).
have become
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present perfectof become.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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A team at Raymond James, headed by Simon Leopold, said a possible deal would have “industrial logic,” where optics have become increasingly important to Marvell’s business.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026
They have become popular among teens on TikTok, especially boys, over unproven claims they help to build muscle, part of online trends known as "biohacking" and "looksmaxxing".
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
“Market conditions have become even more challenging over the course of the year, particularly in China,” Chief Executive Officer Ola Kallenius said Wednesday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
The findings are particularly relevant because CBN products have become increasingly common, even though scientists still have limited information about their long-term effects.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 25, 2026
America's prisons have become warehouses for the mentally ill.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
