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
Lily O'Neill, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Apr. 2026
Epstein and Mottola’s relationship seems to have hit a lull after 2011, with only a handful of emails exchanged between them over the next four years.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
Charlie Harding, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
The story sets out to lull the reader into trusting that the voice speaks of matters which are odd and gentle, almost eccentric.
—Literary Hub, 3 Mar. 2026
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Noun
In response to the lull in demand, homebuilders are trying to woo buyers with cost-cutting incentives, such as amenity upgrades, reduced rates, contributions to closing costs and appliances as part of the package.
—Lily O'Neill, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Apr. 2026
Epstein and Mottola’s relationship seems to have hit a lull after 2011, with only a handful of emails exchanged between them over the next four years.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
It’s meant to be like soda — kind of empty pop calories — to lull you into the seemingly anodyne sounds of the Saja Boys.
—Charlie Harding, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
The story sets out to lull the reader into trusting that the voice speaks of matters which are odd and gentle, almost eccentric.
—Literary Hub, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lull
Noun
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday Ukraine is ready to mirror any ceasefire steps, having earlier proposed to Russia a pause in attacks on each other’s energy infrastructure over the Orthodox Easter holiday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Leon, in issuing the temporary pause, concluded that the preservationist group behind the legal challenge was likely to succeed because the president lacks the authority to build the ballroom without approval from Congress.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Pair it with the Deep Sleep Body Cocoon for a calming duo to gently ease you into relaxation before sleep.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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However, when the island air calms down in the evening, their delightful fragrance is very evident.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Phoenix bounced back to cut the deficit to 65-62 at the break after Green completed a four-point play — hitting a 3 while being fouled — with one second remaining.—
David Brandt,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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According to the Baltimore Department of Public Works’ website, the break occurred at the intersection of Druid Park Drive and Reisterstown Road in the Liberty Square neighborhood near the communities of Druid Hill Park and Park Circle.—
Lily Carey,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Instead, we’re simply asked to follow Nanning’s fairytale-like quest, searching for butter, honey, and white bread to soothe Hille on an island where such rations have been all but depleted by war.—
David Opie,
IndieWire,
15 Apr. 2026
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Part of the Nordic ESS Group collection of hotels, Rox meshes soothing Scandinavian minimalism with a welcome moodiness.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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You’d be surprised how many students hold their breath while exercising.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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While the Dutch Caribbean island has no shortage of first-rate beaches (Playa Lagun and Playa Porto Marie will take your breath away), those are just the start of the many destinations that deserve to be on your must-see list.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The boarding party could be composed of sailors, Marines, or special operations personnel depending on the situation.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Across town, drummer/impresario Mike Reed stages a tribute of his own to the city’s avant-garde, delving into everything from AACM bassist Fred Hopkins’ oeuvre to music composed in Chicago between 1980 and 2010.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That kind of constant interruption adds up.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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In real-life scenarios, the AI chatbot excels at rapidly resolving problems for customers, from changes to trips, to navigating travel interruptions.—
Lizeth Beltran,
semafor.com,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The mass protests have quieted.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Western chimpanzees quieted all of a sudden.—
Nathan Rott,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Lull.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lull. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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