as in pauses
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 calms
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 lulls
Will Sammon, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
The bursts of action punctuate these lulls and sync perfectly with the intro song, Shortchange Hero (by The Heavy).
—G Kirilloff, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Things got a little sparse in the middle of the maze, but a good set-up and a strong finish made up for any lulls in the action.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
Time – Plan to stay out at least an hour; showers often have bursts and lulls.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry
anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
In one lovely scene later in the film, a friend lulls her to sleep, his face appearing in a video call on her laptop.
—Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Most of the time, the talk of space aliens and ghosts lulls me to sleep, but not when my favorite guest, David Paulides, is at the mic.
—Jon Billman, Outside Online, 13 Mar. 2017
Noun
For instance, why did the offense experience so many extended lulls against opposing bullpens (even as, in another contradiction, its overall performance against bullpens was in line with 2024)?
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
The bursts of action punctuate these lulls and sync perfectly with the intro song, Shortchange Hero (by The Heavy).
—G Kirilloff, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Things got a little sparse in the middle of the maze, but a good set-up and a strong finish made up for any lulls in the action.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
Time – Plan to stay out at least an hour; showers often have bursts and lulls.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry
anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
This game helps lessen those barriers and lulls in conversation.
—L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
In one lovely scene later in the film, a friend lulls her to sleep, his face appearing in a video call on her laptop.
—Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Most of the time, the talk of space aliens and ghosts lulls me to sleep, but not when my favorite guest, David Paulides, is at the mic.
—Jon Billman, Outside Online, 13 Mar. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lulls
Noun
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Identifying when the clock starts, pauses, or ends is crucial because if the homeowner files a claim for compensation outside the statute of limitations, it can be barred.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
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Dratch also continued to giggle through lines for the rest of the sketch, and her occasional pauses to get her bearings were met with joyous applause from the SNL audience.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Then, the still sweet voice calms me.—
BEA L. HINES,
Miami Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Centella asiatica calms skin and keeps it comfortable for a balanced, radiance-enhancing treatment.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The rest of the population should reduce long or intense activities, and take more breaks during outdoor activities, according to the agency.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Surf enthusiasts can ride one of Indonesia's most famous waves, Occy’s Left, or book surf excursions that take them to multiple breaks.—
Katie Lockhart,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This spirit of delusion soothes Max and Christian enough to lead them to hug out their differences.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Rescue Balm + Red Correct Post-Blemish Recovery Cream soothes vulnerable, post-breakout skin using a calming blend of panthenol, beta-glucan, and oligopeptides.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As for closures and travel interruptions, Pirek said the only stoppages that will occur are some trains at Camp Pendleton.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Oct. 2025
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Tense exchanges and frequent interruptions have marked the evening, as both candidates seek to land decisive blows ahead of Election Day.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Both tracks are penned by Stephen Schwartz, who also composes alongside John Powell.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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Who composes a symphony with a hammer?—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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My breaths are coming short and fast like the last gasps of a fish that can't get enough oxygen.—
Marni Jameson,
Arkansas Online,
17 Oct. 2025
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With Thanksgiving just over a month away—deep breaths, y’all—we’re already thinking about our holiday plans and menu.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That just kind of quiets everything else.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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As dusk falls, the Himalayas blush pink, and the village quiets—wrapped in mountain shadow, the hush broken only by distant chanting and wind.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Lulls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lulls. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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