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
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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
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Recent Examples of lull
Curt Anderson, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2025
Staff chat in Spanish during the occasional lull between rushes and fresh tortillas perfume the air, making the space feel like a friend’s dining room.
—Edmund Tijerina, Bon Appétit, 27 Feb. 2025
Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Feb. 2025
Pros Unique fragrance Light scent—not too strong Packaging feels luxe
Cons
Some Amazon reviewers say the scent doesn’t last long
This spray will lull you to sleep with a fresh citrusy blend that’s relaxing in its own way.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 12 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Following a roughly nine-month lull, there have been 22 reports of the odd spinning behavior involving sawfish in waters around the Florida Keys since December, the state Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reported.
—Curt Anderson, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2025
Staff chat in Spanish during the occasional lull between rushes and fresh tortillas perfume the air, making the space feel like a friend’s dining room.
—Edmund Tijerina, Bon Appétit, 27 Feb. 2025
Verb
Ideal for spritzing onto pillows and sheets, the best linen sprays can lull you to sleep on a lavender-scented cloud or invite you to linger in bed a little longer in a cocoon of cozy musks.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Feb. 2025
Pros Unique fragrance Light scent—not too strong Packaging feels luxe
Cons
Some Amazon reviewers say the scent doesn’t last long
This spray will lull you to sleep with a fresh citrusy blend that’s relaxing in its own way.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lull
Noun
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Since then, The Bachelorette has had 21 seasons and 23 leads (Seasons 16 and 19 had two Bachelorettes) until February 2025 when news broke that ABC had put the series on pause.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
17 Mar. 2025
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According to fans at the show, an announcer told the crowd that the unplanned pause was due to an electrical fire and said Journey would continue the show, ABC 13 Houston reported.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Creators then layer the vocal mayhem with finger snaps and visual movement to create a mosaic of calming chaos.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
12 Mar. 2025
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Similarly, these calming messages about Donald Trump work by dulling the collective mind.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Kings led 65-54 at the halftime break after shooting 51.1% while holding the Grizzlies to 45.7%.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
18 Mar. 2025
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Perversely, the lack of injuries has meant many players have not had any break from football, while playing in the Champions League (Liverpool were in the Europa League last season), has given Slot fewer opportunities to rotate.—
Gregg Evans,
The Athletic,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Artificial tears may be recommended to soothe watery eyes due to dry eye.—
Maxine Lipner,
Verywell Health,
18 Mar. 2025
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The design blends in seamlessly with the natural landscape, crafted in rich woods and soothing earth tones.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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With Gerrit Cole’s elbow an issue for the second straight spring, the Yankees are holding their collective breath.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
10 Mar. 2025
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Going through a divorce is like holding your breath.—
Giana Levy,
refinery29.com,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Anadol’s ‘Living Architecture’ installation is accompanied by a custom soundscape composed by Anadol’s longtime collaborator, Kerim Karaoglu which integrates sound recordings made in the museum and enhances the sensory immersion of the installation.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The two-tone Schiaparelli gown is composed of a white maxi dress with sculptural halter straps that accentuate its deep V neckline and a dark blue raw denim corset.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Piker talked, almost without interruption, for four more hours, holding forth about recent internet drama, a documentary about the history of NATO, and the UnitedHealthcare C.E.O.’s assassin, who had not yet been identified.—
Andrew Marantz,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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The proposal also resets relations in the U.S.-Russia-Ukraine triangle, after a heated late February White House clash between Trump and Zelenskyy and the temporary interruption of U.S. military aid to Kyiv seemed poised to thrust Washington deeper into the Kremlin’s orbit.—
Ruxandra Iordache,
CNBC,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This philosophy has inspired wellness practitioners precisely because there is no better way to quiet our minds and appreciate the small pleasures of life than to pause and observe nature each day.—
Ana Morales,
Vogue,
13 Mar. 2025
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Listen More and Then Listen More: Listening requires leaders to manage their own mental chatter, quiet their judgement, and choose to be curious.—
Ellen Choi,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Lull.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lull. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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