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
Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 28 May 2025
Managing these attacks required a degree of foresight, a mental map of the neighborhood, even a sense of a human week’s rhythm—understanding, for instance, the difference between weekday rush hours and weekend lulls.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 23 May 2025
Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 22 May 2025
The pandemic election of 2020 and the post-Dobbs midterms in 2022 lulled top party officials into a dangerous complacency.
—Charlotte Alter, Time, 19 May 2025
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Noun
That lull is deceptive and even stronger winds can quickly resume.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 28 May 2025
Managing these attacks required a degree of foresight, a mental map of the neighborhood, even a sense of a human week’s rhythm—understanding, for instance, the difference between weekday rush hours and weekend lulls.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 23 May 2025
Verb
Gan lulls us into a false sense of familiarity with an opening built on flamboyant silent cinema techniques.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 22 May 2025
The pandemic election of 2020 and the post-Dobbs midterms in 2022 lulled top party officials into a dangerous complacency.
—Charlotte Alter, Time, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lull
Noun
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In addition to the hiring freeze, University President Ron Daniels also announced a pause in annual pay increases for employees earning $80,000 or more, a slowing of capital projects by 10% to 20%, and spending cuts for travel, events, food, and supplies.—
Paul Weinstein Jr,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The pause and the every-other-year scheme have pushed Tarrant County’s next property appraisals to 2027.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2025
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The couple sought damages after Sanderlin, while trying to calm tensions between a crowd of demonstrators and a police skirmish line, was shot in the groin with a police projectile by an officer near City Hall on the afternoon of May 29, 2020.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
4 June 2025
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The result — Pre-Flight Lager — is a crisp, easy-drinking beer designed to calm airport nerves and satisfy a wide range of travelers, from IPA aficionados to casual light beer drinkers.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Their subsequent conversation during his break suggests lasting affection on both sides.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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Anderson’s Asteroid City set the best PSA opening record in some time almost exactly two years ago in June of 2023 with a wide break on the same number of screens, expanding to $9 million in a less competitive market.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
8 June 2025
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In addition to yoga, guests can immerse themselves in floating sound baths, a tranquil, multisensory experience that combines gentle sound therapy with the soothing sensation of water for deep relaxation.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The color expert points out the hue's soothing nature and refreshing vibe that turn an ordinary bathroom into a personal retreat.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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Lamine Yamal is not yet 18, but his impact on the game is already getting fans to talk about him in the same breath as legends like Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo.—
Steve Price,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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But the bones – femur, rib, jaw – take her breath away each time.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
Verb
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Often composed of three to five plants braided together to form one trunk, the money tree can grow up to 2 feet per year!—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
13 June 2025
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Because most of the characters are human beings, its world seems easier to translate to one composed of flesh and blood.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2025
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Because these assistants never push back, this behavior goes unchecked, potentially reinforcing real-world patterns of interruption and dominance that can undermine women in professional settings.—
Kim Elsesser,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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One of his goals is to identify vulnerabilities and ensure facilities are secure to prevent criminal intrusions, property damage or interruptions to local operations, said Hebeler, who started working at the Poway station on April 4.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2025
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The topic of who should be able to play whom has quieted now that the industry has faced all sorts of existential threats the last five years.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2025
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But the 4-2 home victory over CF Montreal Wednesday night was exactly what Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammates needed to get out of an eight-game funk and, at least temporarily, quiet the critics.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2025
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“Lull.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lull. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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