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
Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 18 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
There were some lulls in the second half of the season, but the Seahawks rounded into form toward the end of the regular season.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 15 Feb. 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
The offense suffered some lulls in his absence, but second-year wide receiver Ryan Flournoy was able to pick up the production vacated by Lamb in the second half by finishing with 115 yards and one touchdown on nine receptions.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Dec. 2025
The pace is steady, the lulls are largely subjective, and the urgency driving a small band of geeks to save the world is always palpable.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 26 Nov. 2025
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
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
Referring to the decline in permits approved, ECMC Director Julie Murphy said there were lulls as everyone adjusted course.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 18 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
There were some lulls in the second half of the season, but the Seahawks rounded into form toward the end of the regular season.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 15 Feb. 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
The offense suffered some lulls in his absence, but second-year wide receiver Ryan Flournoy was able to pick up the production vacated by Lamb in the second half by finishing with 115 yards and one touchdown on nine receptions.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Dec. 2025
The pace is steady, the lulls are largely subjective, and the urgency driving a small band of geeks to save the world is always palpable.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 26 Nov. 2025
Verb
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
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
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Places such as Anstruther and Crail provide natural pauses, with the former offering one of Scotland’s most beautiful tidal pools, offering everything from fresh seafood to small galleries and historic streets to explore.—
Rosie Conroy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Still in effect are various other pauses on legal migration – including a pause on the issuing of immigrant visas for 75 countries, and a pause on all immigration applications from countries covered by the travel ban.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Alongside ceramides, glycerin draws moisture into the skin, while panax ginseng root extract provides antioxidant support and calms irritation.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Mar. 2026
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Your graceful mindset calms tension, while a tidy workspace restores focus and keeps cooperation smooth.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Jeep driver slammed on the breaks and reversed, crashing into the front of Acosta’s patrol car and sped off, leaving the gate pieces on the road.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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During one of the day’s breaks, Tappin won a gift bag, including a flat iron, after answering a question correctly.—
Bracey Harris,
NBC news,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Best lotions for tattoos This body lotion soothes the itchiness and irritation from a new tattoo.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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All told, this is a hotel that cossets and soothes in quiet ways.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Experts attribute the interruptions to supply chain disruptions and a surge in demand, tied in part to panic buying.—
April 2,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The human costs of grant uncertainty While interruptions to grant funding slow scientific progress, there is an immediate real-world human cost to the upheaval.—
Nara Parameswaran,
The Conversation,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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After being left to his own devices, the narrator composes a catalog of his personal joys to lift his mother’s spirits.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2026
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The writer and performer composes poems, short stories and plays that highlight joys and contend with struggles.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Texas fans may have held their collective breaths when senior guard Rori Harmon appeared to hurt her right hand midway through the first quarter.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
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The American Red Cross recommends a rate of 100 to 120 chest compressions per minute, given 30 at a time with two breaths in between.—
Julia James,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Toward the end of 2026’s Sparkling Wine & Oyster Celebration, when the last oyster is gone and the sparkling wine has softened to its final fizz, the barn at Campovida quiets enough to hear winter wind moving through the rafters.—
Audrey T. Williams,
Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Add in ice cubes one at a time, and turn off the unit when the loud grinding quiets, after just a few seconds.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Lulls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lulls. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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