lulled; lulling; lulls
Examples of lull in a Sentence
Verb
The music lulled him to sleep.
the absence of attacks for such an extended period had lulled the nation into a false sense of security
Noun
we took the opportunity of a lull in the conversation to announce that we were engaged to be married
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Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
But the most common way the demons attacked was by lulling their victims into sleep.
—JSTOR Daily, 31 Oct. 2025
Robbie Robertson, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
He was asked about the lulls in practice last week, but the 21-year-old noted that the vibes on Sunday were noticeably off as well.
—Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
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Verb
They’re weighted, with the small size weighing 3 pounds, providing a calming effect that can ease anxiety and lull you to sleep, according to shoppers.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
But the most common way the demons attacked was by lulling their victims into sleep.
—JSTOR Daily, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
There was a lull on the other end.
—Robbie Robertson, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
He was asked about the lulls in practice last week, but the 21-year-old noted that the vibes on Sunday were noticeably off as well.
—Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
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“Lull.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lull. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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lull
1 of 2 verb1
: to cause to sleep or rest
2
: to cause to relax vigilance
were lulled into a false sense of security
lull
2 of 2 noun1
: a temporary calm before or during a storm
2
: a temporary drop in activity
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