as in calmed
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 lulled
While there was movement on the bases for both starters, the game lulled until the seventh.
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Liana Handler
follow, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026
Paraguay can’t afford to be lulled into a false sense of security.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Some oil veterans worry the market, lulled by these workarounds, is underestimating the real-world impact.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
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
The Everlane playbook lulled many shoppers into thinking the market was fixing itself, and turned sustainability into a niche consumer product for those who could afford it.
—Elizabeth Cline, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026
Light energy harnessed in the real world was now playing through the radio of his car in the dream world in the form of melodious static that lulled him either to sleep soundly or to be sound asleep.
—Weike Wang, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
Choose from a variety of massage styles and sink into the experience while being gently rocked and lulled by the sounds of the sea.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Liana Handler
follow, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026
Paraguay can’t afford to be lulled into a false sense of security.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Some oil veterans worry the market, lulled by these workarounds, is underestimating the real-world impact.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
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
The Everlane playbook lulled many shoppers into thinking the market was fixing itself, and turned sustainability into a niche consumer product for those who could afford it.
—Elizabeth Cline, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026
Light energy harnessed in the real world was now playing through the radio of his car in the dream world in the form of melodious static that lulled him either to sleep soundly or to be sound asleep.
—Weike Wang, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
Choose from a variety of massage styles and sink into the experience while being gently rocked and lulled by the sounds of the sea.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lulled
Verb
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Undeterred, Maurice instructed the group to lay down their instruments and meditate silently — onstage — until the rowdy crowd calmed down.—
Jordan Runtagh,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Callahan calmed the bats from there with a lineout and a strikeout and the teams were off to extra innings.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
Verb
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In your arms, your baby begins to cry and cry and will not be soothed.—
Alexandra Petri,
The Atlantic,
3 June 2026
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Hall remembers being at a homegoing service for a youth lost to gun violence – witnessing a room filled with hurt, chaos, young people all over the place, Spencer came in like Casper, the Friendly Ghost – soothed the family and changed the temperature in the room without grabbing the mic.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
Verb
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According to the Air Force, the Interim Safety Board assigned to investigate the crash is tasked with collecting as much information as possible and then handing it over to a Safety Investigation Board, composed of experts, that will complete the inquiry.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Alex Zhang Hungtai collages a bewildering array of acoustic, electric, ancient, and modern sounds on this noirish double album, improvised and composed over several years with an ad-hoc coterie that includes string and woodwind players, a noise musician, a Korean gong resonator, and a tap dancer.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
19 June 2026
Verb
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The drums in the far corner kept playing but the vibe rightfully quieted.—
David Close,
CNN Money,
19 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
Verb
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Both agencies appeased a murderer.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
18 Mar. 2026
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There also are a lot of people who need to be appeased to put the show together, so some habits are going to die harder than others.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Lulled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lulled. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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