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
Choose from a variety of massage styles and sink into the experience while being gently rocked and lulled by the sounds of the sea.
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lulled
Verb
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Pollard said Sibley and his friends came after Popov after the confrontation had calmed down.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
11 May 2026
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When the water finally calmed, Santa Margarita again held its traditional pool party.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
Verb
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The brand mentions that the sheets are infused with ingredients like hyaluronic acid to leave your skin feeling dewy and soothed, and Harrison can confidently say this is true.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
30 Apr. 2026
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The tap-tap-tap hammering up and down my spine and around my shoulder blades actually soothed me nearly to sleep.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Something composed of water ice will deform more easily than an object made of iron, for example, and for both to be round, their sizes will be wildly different.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
8 May 2026
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Whether you’re headed to Pilates or running weekend errands, this look feels especially right now, composed of Leset’s V-neck white tee, Nili Lotan’s roomy red barn jacket, and a pair of Adidas x Wales Bonner sneakers.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
Verb
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So, while House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has quieted some rebellious voices by campaigning for aggressively redrawn congressional maps, Democrats should be aware of how dogged their opponents are willing to get.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
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But a 115-96 defeat in Game 4 on Sunday night in Houston quieted that talk.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 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 14 May. 2026.
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