as in pause
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in to calm
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of lull
Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Their bond feels palpably warm and realistic, a comforting lull that Salles is tempting the audience into.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2025
Lauren Sausser and Holly K. Hacker, The Tennessean, 30 Dec. 2024
View 3 Images One of the best things about sleeping on a train is the gentle rocking motion that lulls you off to la-la land.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 26 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for lull 
Noun
But after that lull, winds are expected to pick back up Thursday night, according to Mike Wofford, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service’s office in Oxnard.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Their bond feels palpably warm and realistic, a comforting lull that Salles is tempting the audience into.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2025
Verb
Patrick Sheehan, director of the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, said past weather patterns can lull people into a false sense of security.
—Lauren Sausser and Holly K. Hacker, The Tennessean, 30 Dec. 2024
View 3 Images One of the best things about sleeping on a train is the gentle rocking motion that lulls you off to la-la land.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 26 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for lull
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lull
Noun
-
On Friday, a judge prevented the Trump administration from placing 2,200 employees of the U.S. Agency for International Development, known as USAID, on administrative leave, after a pause on all new U.S. foreign assistance programs funded by the State Department and USAID the week prior.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2025
-
Not done yet Martin Truex Jr. has put his retirement on pause for another shot at the Daytona 500.—
Edgar Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
9 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
Sentiment appeared to calm after January’s producer price index, as well as the consumer price index report released earlier this week, suggested a softer reading for the personal consumption expenditures price index.—
Pia Singh,Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2025
-
Asked on This Week with George Stephanopoulos about John Fetterman’s advice that Democrats calm down a little rather than elevate every Trump controversy to a matter of existential urgency, the Connecticut senator replied with a flurry of apocalyptic rhetoric about Elon Musk and all his works.—
Rich Lowry,
National Review,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Review:Kendrick Lamar's fierce Super Bowl halftime show elevates Drake feud, makes history Need a break?—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
-
Marc credits the realization of his vision to the help of local craftspeople, many of whom worked for him during their winter break from Glimmerglass.—
David Foxley,
Architectural Digest,
10 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
Whether your valentine needs help falling asleep, shaking off a stressful day or soothing sore muscles, these bath bombs won’t disappoint.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2025
-
There’s just something relaxing about being in the woods, listening to the soothing sounds of bird calls.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
5 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Before the Swedes had caught their breath, Canada’s bananas top power-play unit had snapped the puck around until MacKinnon drained a Sidney Crosby cross-crease dish.—
Arpon Basu,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
-
As one of the country’s top five most biodiverse states, Alabama’s great outdoors offer not only a breath of fresh air and beautiful views aplenty, but also a chance to get acquainted with a huge range of biomes and species.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
South Florida’s soil, composed of layers of sand and porous limestone, has always posed a challenge for developers.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 Feb. 2025
-
It is composed of 16 players, eight elected and eight appointed by the Player Directors.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Advocates for Community Health, which represents community health centers, wrote in a statement that clinics in Maine, Nebraska, Illinois, Michigan, along with Virginia, had experienced interruptions.—
Selena Simmons-Duffin,
NPR,
8 Feb. 2025
-
There were a record 259 rocket launches in 2024 — each one requiring an interruption or redirection of commercial air traffic.—
Joann Muller,
Axios,
31 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Where the Bears go from here is anyone’s guess, and speculation about future ownership options won’t quiet anytime soon.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
-
Pausing quiets fears, reduces stress and fosters empathy, enabling meaningful engagement and shared understanding.—
Chris Schembra,
Rolling Stone,
6 Feb. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near lull
Cite this Entry
“Lull.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lull. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share