as in pause
a momentary halt in an activity
we took the opportunity of a lull in the conversation to announce that we were engaged to be married
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as in to calm
to free from distress or disturbance
the absence of attacks for such an extended period had lulled the nation into a false sense of security
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Recent Examples of lull
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
Production hit a lull last year as Toyota stopped building the fifth generation of the compact SUV and started making the sixth.
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Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
Nature’s orchestra lulled me into a tranquil slumber.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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Noun
When passengers see one person waiting, others assume there will be a wait and join in turning a brief lull into a steady backup.
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Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
Production hit a lull last year as Toyota stopped building the fifth generation of the compact SUV and started making the sixth.
—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
Verb
However, don’t be lulled into a false sense of security.
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
Nature’s orchestra lulled me into a tranquil slumber.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for lull
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lull
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That pause is the whole story for anyone who holds an insurance policy, because some of the rules in the firing line decide how the algorithms that price your cover are allowed to behave.
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If someone urges you to splurge, smile, breathe, and pause.
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Sensory gardens with calming nature sounds, plants kids are welcome to touch and benches are available to help guests reset in a less stimulating environment.
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Review your calendar and plan a calming meal, then notice how a thoughtful boundary protects your energy with someone close by.
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Jude Bellingham and Elliot Anderson have been subbed off in the 73rd minute, just after the players returned from the hydration break.
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Summer schedules, school breaks and birthday parties all share one thing in common.
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Better yet, soothing ingredients like chamomile flower water and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid keep skin feeling comfortable, so your complexion looks fresh—not overly matte.
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The hummingbird rain chain creates a soothing soundtrack on rainy days and makes a beautiful addition to a front porch.
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The toys clanked, the players held their breath and onlookers whispered strategies on the sidelines – until a winner was crowned.
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Simón’s new film — introspective, often visually breath-stopping, and lensed with glittering coastal beauty by cinematographer Hélène Louvart — premiered at Cannes 2025 in competition, went on to play at myriad festivals, and is only now opening in the United States from Janus Films.
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Music for this episode was composed by Ramtin Arablouie, and his band, Drop Electric, which includes Navid Marvi, Sho Fujiwara, and Anya Mizani.
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The mosaic is composed of nine photographs, each covering an area of the sky larger than the Moon.
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The breakdown came after years of increasingly frequent complaints about train delays and service interruptions.
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Community members repeatedly told the Fort Worth school district to reinstate former principal Shayma Alzubi — with a few interruptions — during a board meeting Tuesday.
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In one game, away to Leeds United, those two were positioned on the corners of the City six-yard box at goal kicks, rather than the centre-backs, and were charged with taking as many touches as necessary to play through the opposition press and quiet the Elland Road crowd.
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For most of the four-game series against the A’s, Angels pitching had been able to quiet the bat of first baseman Nick Kurtz.
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“Lull.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lull. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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