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
Don’t be lulled into assuming that the questions you’re being asked are as singularly focused as the actual words might suggest.
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Terina Allen, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
During the 13-day trial, some of Girardi’s former clients testified that they had been lulled into complacency by Girardi’s role in securing the landmark $333 million settlement against Pacific Gas & Electric that was featured in the 2000 movie Erin Brockovich, the Los Angeles Times reported.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
Conversation lulled; the music seemed louder.
—Lauren Groff, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
My therapist’s pressure on my body was smooth, deliberate, and sweeping, like cursive notes that lulled me into deep meditation.
—Maria Yagoda, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Dec. 2024
By infecting legitimate websites, in this instance users would be lulled into a false sense of security initially, but the redirect to a fake web store is when alarm bells should start to ring.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Though families are welcome, the mood skews toward romance—this is the kind of place where couples escape to bask in the tranquility of their surroundings, lulled by the sound of the waves and the island's sense of calm.
—Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
After a while, you are lulled into thinking the AI knows all.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
At night you’ll be lulled to sleep by the sound of quietly croaking frogs and wake up to the sound of birds chirping.
—Rana Good, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Terina Allen, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
During the 13-day trial, some of Girardi’s former clients testified that they had been lulled into complacency by Girardi’s role in securing the landmark $333 million settlement against Pacific Gas & Electric that was featured in the 2000 movie Erin Brockovich, the Los Angeles Times reported.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
Conversation lulled; the music seemed louder.
—Lauren Groff, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
My therapist’s pressure on my body was smooth, deliberate, and sweeping, like cursive notes that lulled me into deep meditation.
—Maria Yagoda, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Dec. 2024
By infecting legitimate websites, in this instance users would be lulled into a false sense of security initially, but the redirect to a fake web store is when alarm bells should start to ring.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Though families are welcome, the mood skews toward romance—this is the kind of place where couples escape to bask in the tranquility of their surroundings, lulled by the sound of the waves and the island's sense of calm.
—Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
After a while, you are lulled into thinking the AI knows all.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
At night you’ll be lulled to sleep by the sound of quietly croaking frogs and wake up to the sound of birds chirping.
—Rana Good, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lulled
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Stormy seas along the California coast calmed a bit for the Christmas holiday, but powerful ocean waves were expected to return to the Bay Area for the rest of the week.Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024
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Things calmed down in the third period, but this game had an unusual level of feeling and emotion for a late December contest.Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Beating this mentality truly lies in the entrepreneur’s mindset and can be soothed by a few critical steps.Sean Gould, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Although both involve shedding, dryness occurs when there’s a lack of moisture and usually can be soothed with hydrating products.Jenna Ryu, SELF, 20 Dec. 2024
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The monument is composed of rocks transported from far and wide—impressive feats of shipping for its Neolithic builders.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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Every product was determined to have excelled in each category by our editorial team, which is composed of in-house writers and editors as well as contributors—along with special consideration from dermatologists.Jenny Berg, Allure, 24 Dec. 2024
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Chamberlain was a British prime minister who appeased Nazi Germany during its rise.Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2024
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In some eerie festivals, the dead who return from the other side are to be feared, avoided or appeased to stop them from doing harm to the living.Matt Ralphs, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Lulled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lulled. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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