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
Last year, many were convinced American politics would be destabilized by videos manipulated by artificial intelligence, or lulled into a post-truth stupor by AI slop.
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Ben Smith, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Congress, meanwhile, has largely abdicated its regulatory role, lulled into inaction by Silicon Valley’s campaign dollars and lobbying power.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
Critics say the name is a misnomer that has lulled drivers into handing over full control to their cars.
—Austin American Statesman, 16 Jan. 2026
But their offense lulled itself to sleep, and the 49ers held Barkley to 30 yards on 13 touches in the second half.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Don't be lulled by the green meadows and grazing cows.
—Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
Making things, and talking, making things, and talking, until you’re lulled into a semi-hypnotic state.
—Daisy Jones, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2025
Consider also bringing a comfortable change of clothes, like your favorite super-stretchy pants or cozy shoes, in case the festivities stretch into the evening or you’re lulled in by the siren song of a post-turkey nap.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025
Platforms had lulled users into complacent dependency, then sealed off the exits, revealing themselves as extractive monopolies.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Ben Smith, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Congress, meanwhile, has largely abdicated its regulatory role, lulled into inaction by Silicon Valley’s campaign dollars and lobbying power.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
Critics say the name is a misnomer that has lulled drivers into handing over full control to their cars.
—Austin American Statesman, 16 Jan. 2026
But their offense lulled itself to sleep, and the 49ers held Barkley to 30 yards on 13 touches in the second half.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Don't be lulled by the green meadows and grazing cows.
—Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
Making things, and talking, making things, and talking, until you’re lulled into a semi-hypnotic state.
—Daisy Jones, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2025
Consider also bringing a comfortable change of clothes, like your favorite super-stretchy pants or cozy shoes, in case the festivities stretch into the evening or you’re lulled in by the siren song of a post-turkey nap.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025
Platforms had lulled users into complacent dependency, then sealed off the exits, revealing themselves as extractive monopolies.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lulled
Verb
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Prices in the metals market also calmed a bit following their own wild swings.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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The game calmed down in the third quarter — in which the Bulls gave up a single turnover for zero points — but that reprieve didn’t last once the Heat caught their breath.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The falling dews seemed to strain and purify the air, and I was soothed with an infinite stillness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
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Where he was supposed to stretch his arms, make little noises in his sleep, wake up crying, be soothed, be held.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Early on in cosmic history, the Universe was composed primarily of hydrogen and helium, as no substantial quantities of heavier elements were formed during the early stages of the hot Big Bang.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Feb. 2026
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Their proposal calls for an entity composed of representatives of the council, civil society and a judge from the Haiti's High Court, along with the appointment of a new prime minister.—
JACQUELINE CHARLES MIAMI HERALD,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Arrange a tender ceremony After the explosion of color and dancing that was the mehndi, the couple quieted things down for their wedding ceremony, which was purposefully and carefully organized not to be tied to any one religion or culture.—
Kaitlin Menza,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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Those rumors have largely quieted, however, as the Tigers loaded up for a third consecutive playoff berth.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But that hasn’t appeased protesters at demonstrations throughout Los Angeles County.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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The food finally lands with the guests, their dumb whims having been appeased.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Lulled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lulled. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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