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
Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
The quality, however, doesn’t make for a pleasant viewing experience, especially during lulls in the season like the one the Dodgers are currently battling through.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Not all parts of the country seem to have the same pattern, although the data points to school breaks as relative lulls.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026
The Horned Frogs will have to figure out how to avoid the offensive lulls that have plagued them over the last month, including in the last two rounds of the Big 12 tournament.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 29 Mar. 2026
Acting in a movie involves a lot of waiting around, too—as the crew repositions cameras and adjusts the lighting, among other things—and those lulls provided me with plenty of time to feel queasy with anxiety.
—Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
In addition to listing tasks and meetings, add goals to a daily schedule, which can keep remote workers motivated to continue working during lulls in the workday.
—Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
And not have lulls at this point.
—Kristian Winfield, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
The segment was a gloriously chaotic tribute to Italy’s successes across the arts, and carried the tone even through slower lulls like a call for peace by rapper Ghali, featuring the aforementioned Theron cameo.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 6 Feb. 2026
Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
Like a warm summer night or a third cocktail, Lemann lulls and envelops you.
—Brandy Jensen, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2026
There were some shooting lulls too Texas then missed 12 of its first 14 shots in the second quarter, including its top 3-point shooter Jordan Lee missing five from beyond the arc before Booker had consecutive baskets for a 34-21 halftime lead.
—Stephen Hawkins, Baltimore Sun, 31 Mar. 2026
In the northernmost part of the state, where tourism drives the economy, lulls in employment during the offseason makes income less certain.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Nothing lulls you to sleep like a a beautiful set of unbelievably soft, warm sheets.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 18 Jan. 2026
And in doing so, Gunther often lulls crowds into becoming sporting event spectators rather than the raucous participators that most other wrestlers try to draw out of them.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
The deep horror here is environmental, and this is a perfect example of slow, atmospheric mood-setting that lulls you into a false sense of security.
—Literary Hub, 5 Dec. 2025
This game helps lessen those barriers and lulls in conversation.
—L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
Yes, there were lulls, to be sure.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
The quality, however, doesn’t make for a pleasant viewing experience, especially during lulls in the season like the one the Dodgers are currently battling through.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Not all parts of the country seem to have the same pattern, although the data points to school breaks as relative lulls.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026
The Horned Frogs will have to figure out how to avoid the offensive lulls that have plagued them over the last month, including in the last two rounds of the Big 12 tournament.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 29 Mar. 2026
Acting in a movie involves a lot of waiting around, too—as the crew repositions cameras and adjusts the lighting, among other things—and those lulls provided me with plenty of time to feel queasy with anxiety.
—Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
In addition to listing tasks and meetings, add goals to a daily schedule, which can keep remote workers motivated to continue working during lulls in the workday.
—Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
And not have lulls at this point.
—Kristian Winfield, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
The segment was a gloriously chaotic tribute to Italy’s successes across the arts, and carried the tone even through slower lulls like a call for peace by rapper Ghali, featuring the aforementioned Theron cameo.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
Outside, an otherwise unremarkable industrial park lulls under the weak February sun.
—Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
Like a warm summer night or a third cocktail, Lemann lulls and envelops you.
—Brandy Jensen, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2026
There were some shooting lulls too Texas then missed 12 of its first 14 shots in the second quarter, including its top 3-point shooter Jordan Lee missing five from beyond the arc before Booker had consecutive baskets for a 34-21 halftime lead.
—Stephen Hawkins, Baltimore Sun, 31 Mar. 2026
In the northernmost part of the state, where tourism drives the economy, lulls in employment during the offseason makes income less certain.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Nothing lulls you to sleep like a a beautiful set of unbelievably soft, warm sheets.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 18 Jan. 2026
And in doing so, Gunther often lulls crowds into becoming sporting event spectators rather than the raucous participators that most other wrestlers try to draw out of them.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
The deep horror here is environmental, and this is a perfect example of slow, atmospheric mood-setting that lulls you into a false sense of security.
—Literary Hub, 5 Dec. 2025
This game helps lessen those barriers and lulls in conversation.
—L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lulls
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The calculation does not include pauses or responses directed to the speaker.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2026
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Student loan payment pauses get harder The OBBBA also phases out some relief options for student loan borrowers who become unemployed or are dealing with an economic hardship.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
Verb
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To avoid scorching a sweater or having your cords running unruly around your bag, this hot tool bag calms the accessory chaos with a handy heat-resistant mat with a zipper pouch that rolls up for compact storage.—
Carin Ryan,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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Something about seeing the gentle flow of an expansive body of water immediately calms the nerves, sending your mind into a state of sweet stillness.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Options for breaks, movement, flexibility, and sensory regulation can make participation more possible.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Sales tax breaks for the Lambda project The Lambda project is expected to receive sales tax breaks through the state.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Though more popular for your skin, when applied to your scalp and strands, the ingredient sloughs off buildup, soothes irritation, reduces dandruff, and controls oil production.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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Apply that same logic to pimple patches, and you’re left with an acne sticker that soothes redness and inflammation, and removes impurities overnight.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Most policies cover trip interruptions only when a government issues an official evacuation order or a destination becomes uninhabitable due to a natural disaster.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Representatives from dozens of agencies, incuding the New Jersey State Police, discussed the potential of cyber attacks, infrastructure interruptions, and infectious diseases.—
Lisa Rozner,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Both assumptions break when the system composes its own dependencies at runtime.—
Pranay Ahlawat,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Over the years, the piano became an emotional outlet for Partovi, who composes his own music.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
Noun
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Take 30 to 40 deep cyclical breaths, inhaling fully into the belly and chest, exhaling without force.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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The core technique involves 30 to 40 deep cyclical breaths followed by a breath hold, repeated for three to four rounds over roughly 10 to 15 minutes.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Stress lights up the brain’s threat circuits in the amygdala and quiets the prefrontal cortex — the region responsible for reasoning and self-control.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 May 2026
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In simpler terms, magnesium glycinate quiets excitatory brain signals, helps your body shift into sleep mode and reduces the stress hormones that keep you wired at night.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Lulls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lulls. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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