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
Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 2 June 2026
Back then, the economy saw a lull in productivity growth as a transformative new technology took hold.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 28 May 2026
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
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Noun
Lucia Cheng After an afternoon lull, more voters are stopping by to cast their ballots in Des Moines' Precinct 40, located at Central Presbyterian Church.
—Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 2 June 2026
Back then, the economy saw a lull in productivity growth as a transformative new technology took hold.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 28 May 2026
Verb
However, don’t be lulled into a false sense of security.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lull
Noun
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Since the clock doesn't stop during a match, this accounts for the pauses in play.—
Mike Toole,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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On Friday evening, that pause may finally have happened.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
13 June 2026
Verb
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The ritual itself, the warmth, the aroma, the familiar routine, appears to do real work in calming withdrawal.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
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Lavender is beloved for its calming fragrance and vibrant purple blooms.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Hydration breaks occur at every game of the competition, irrespective of the conditions.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The terrain can be treacherous, but the guide offered patience and grace for our entire group, slowing down without comment when someone was straggling and prioritizing water breaks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Lavender, vanilla, sandalwood and musk are the workhorse notes for fragrances meant to soothe, and lavender in particular has a deep evidence base.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
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Plus, SpaceX's massive initial public offering went well, soothing concerns about a deluge of new stock supply pulling down the whole market.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Barely 20 minutes into the game, the crowd suddenly gets quiet as people hold their breaths in anticipation.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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But there’s a particular beauty and serenity along this two to three-hour tubing run down the Winooski River from Burlington to Richmond in the Green Mountain State that will take your breath away as much as the refreshing waters do.—
Terry Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
Verb
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It’s composed largely of her brilliant, almost painfully intimate essays, originally published in The New Yorker, about the fraught dynamics between mothers and daughters.—
Hannah Jocelyn,
New Yorker,
17 June 2026
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Once composed of 50,000 personnel, KFOR has been routinely scaled back over the years as tensions eased, although 1,000 additional troops were deployed in 2023 after fresh violence erupted.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Football already has more interruptions than before, largely because of VAR and lengthy stoppages.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Other protections like trip delay reimbursement, baggage delay and trip cancellation/interruption coverage can free you from needing to purchase third-party insurance at checkout.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Nourishing your body quiets your mind and eases fear.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
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His fears about losing followers after revealing his identity were quickly quieted by an outpouring of support.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 June 2026
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“Lull.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lull. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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