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
Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
Yes, there were lulls, to be sure.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Metro Creative Services,
Boston Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
And not have lulls at this point.
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Kristian Winfield,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2026
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2026
Like a warm summer night or a third cocktail, Lemann lulls and envelops you.
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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.
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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.
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Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
2 Mar. 2026
Nothing lulls you to sleep like a a beautiful set of unbelievably soft, warm sheets.
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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.
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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.
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Literary Hub,
5 Dec. 2025
This game helps lessen those barriers and lulls in conversation.
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L. Daniela Alvarez,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
Atmospheric warming is diminishing wildfires’ nighttime lulls.
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Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
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
Verb
Outside, an otherwise unremarkable industrial park lulls under the weak February sun.
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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
Noun
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The itinerary also builds in natural pauses, from ferries and viewpoints to kayaking, biking, hiking and fjord activities.
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His health problems resembled a fall down a long flight of stairs, with pauses at several landings.
Verb
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Clear your workspace before the big call, because simple structure turns care into outcomes others can see and calms jitters.
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Guess who calms him down, though?
Noun
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Players have medical staff, three-minute cooling breaks midway through each half, regardless of temperatures, and other heat safeguards.
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People who must be outside are advised to drink plenty of fluids, take frequent rest breaks and stay in the shade when possible.
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Both come from curcumin, an active compound that supports immunity, soothes the gut, and encourages healthier gut bacteria.
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Plus, thanks to aloe vera and chamomile extract, the formula soothes sensitive, delicate skin.
Noun
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The result can be a more consistent connection, fewer interruptions and less of that infuriating mid-episode quality drop.
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These are arranged in a 2+1 redundant, Tier III-compliant setup that prevents power interruptions through battery-to-generator transitions.
Verb
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Agent authority composes dynamically.
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Each night, the chef composes a refined tasting menu, featuring two appetizers, a choice of two entrées, and a dessert.
Noun
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That might mean going for a walk or taking deep breaths to calm yourself down.
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There was very few breaths taken collectively in any kind of span.
Verb
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Thursday's layoffs data showed that the four-week moving average of jobless claims, which quiets some of the week-to-week noise, fell by 2,500 to 222,000.
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Nourishing your body quiets your mind and eases fear.
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