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
Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 9 Oct. 2025
Gavin Doyle, founder of MickeyVisit, said the modest price increases — and big discounts — reflect a potential lull, especially after Disney had pushed consecutive anniversary celebrations (Magic Kingdom’s 50th, the company’s 100th and Disneyland’s 70th).
—Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
The public can be lulled into thinking impacts of a hurricane or tropical storm are along dots, lines, and cones seen on maps.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
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Noun
That early burst of winter will be good for skiers, but the midwinter lull could bring trouble to the slopes.
—Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 9 Oct. 2025
Gavin Doyle, founder of MickeyVisit, said the modest price increases — and big discounts — reflect a potential lull, especially after Disney had pushed consecutive anniversary celebrations (Magic Kingdom’s 50th, the company’s 100th and Disneyland’s 70th).
—Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
Composer Christopher Larkin’s score equally haunting and soothing depending on the locale, often lulling the player into a meditative state just in time for an unexpected (or frankly, expected) threat to break the peace.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
The public can be lulled into thinking impacts of a hurricane or tropical storm are along dots, lines, and cones seen on maps.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lull
Noun
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On Friday, two federal judges ruled that this pause is likely unlawful.—
Jennifer Ludden,
NPR,
3 Nov. 2025
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Some guests at the Sunday lunch said the pause had not hit them yet — recipients get their benefits at different points in the month, not always on the first day.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Both ends of the leash will simply enjoy having people pet the therapy dog, chat with the handler, try to calm their nerves before running their big race, and, hopefully, have a significant, measurable feeling of relaxation.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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According to aesthetic nurse Eric Nietzel-Leone, this is an excellent post-treatment mask for cooling and calming the skin after lasers or microneedling.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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From there, Miami needs a lot of breaks to go its way.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
2 Nov. 2025
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These particles cause defects, like bridges, breaks, or rough edges, that ruin chips.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The cool temperature may also soothe sore gums.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
25 Oct. 2025
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Aloe vera instantly soothes dryness, while jojoba, camellia, and almond oils keep your lips plush, soft, and supported.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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However, feeling out of breath when walking short distances has many possible causes, some severe.—
Colleen Doherty,
Verywell Health,
28 Oct. 2025
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The day of her death Milwaukee police would be called three more times before Zettel took her last breath.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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According to the Greek historian Herodotus, who composed his glorious amalgamation of legend and fact in the fourth-century BC, Helen never even reached Troy because Paris’s ship was blown off course.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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From the mood boards, Nguyen and Gottlieb create renderings for costumes composed of three looks for Roan to peel off, one one after the other, during a performance.—
Katie Weisman,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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On Saturday, Egypt’s showpiece museum officially opens its doors after innumerable interruptions, delays and setbacks.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna has called on Speaker Mike Johnson to reopen the House of Representatives to vote on a bill aimed at funding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), as millions of Americans face potential interruptions in benefits amid the ongoing government shutdown.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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When that kind of listening behavior scales up across an entire population, and audiences are spread thin, the cultural conversation quiets.—
Jonathan Garrett,
The Atlantic,
29 Oct. 2025
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And to try to really quiet the voices that are saying—I’m working with a CEO right now who has not had an AI strategy, thank God.—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Lull.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lull. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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