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
Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2025
Still, Segal and her team found satisfaction in the viral videos shot on-site, which at least boosted the studio’s visibility during the lull.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 6 May 2025
Shana Naomi Krochmal, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
If starting a new mental health protocol isn’t your thing, there’s white noise and soothing soundscapes that can stream through the speaker to lull you and your partner to sleep and automatically turn off or stay on throughout the night.
—Anthony Karcz, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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Noun
The report also highlighted that the Houthis have utilized previous lulls in fighting with nations like Saudi Arabia, the U.S. and Israel to regroup and rebuild.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2025
Still, Segal and her team found satisfaction in the viral videos shot on-site, which at least boosted the studio’s visibility during the lull.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 6 May 2025
Verb
And then just as you’re getting lulled by the electro vibe of it all, John comes in with a bright piano solo, crackling you awake again.
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—Shana Naomi Krochmal, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
If starting a new mental health protocol isn’t your thing, there’s white noise and soothing soundscapes that can stream through the speaker to lull you and your partner to sleep and automatically turn off or stay on throughout the night.
—Anthony Karcz, Forbes.com, 14 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
Verb
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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
Noun
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The Face the Nation preview was aired during the show, not during an advertising break.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
29 May 2025
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Even taking a short break to breathe, reflect or laugh with a colleague can restore perspective.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Blue hues ranging from cobalt to periwinkle flow through the home, while touches of gray continues the soothing palette.—
Shannon Sharpe,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2025
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Think notes of florals, Italian citrus fruit, and a soothing blend of musky notes that aren't overpowering, just delightful.—
Danielle Sinay,
Glamour,
28 May 2025
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But the bones – femur, rib, jaw – take her breath away each time.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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Smith began feeling short of breath during her runs.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
4 June 2025
Verb
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To that end, the majority of the songs Metallica performed on Saturday night were all composed and written when original members Ulrich and Hetfield were still in their 20s.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2025
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The height limit for buildings composed of this type of steel is currently limited to six stories — a figure that could rise to 10 if the experiments produce satisfactory results.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025
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Seamless travel will look like fewer interruptions and shorter wait times while technology works quietly in the background.—
Omry Litvak,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Career interruptions in a workforce often dismissive of aging women.—
Essence,
Essence,
20 May 2025
Verb
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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 12 Jun. 2025.
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