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
G Kirilloff, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Things got a little sparse in the middle of the maze, but a good set-up and a strong finish made up for any lulls in the action.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
Many matches that stretch to five sets are hailed as classics, but closer inspection reveals their lulls and impurities.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
Time – Plan to stay out at least an hour; showers often have bursts and lulls.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry
anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
The bursts of action punctuate these lulls and sync perfectly with the intro song, Shortchange Hero (by The Heavy).
—G Kirilloff, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Things got a little sparse in the middle of the maze, but a good set-up and a strong finish made up for any lulls in the action.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
Many matches that stretch to five sets are hailed as classics, but closer inspection reveals their lulls and impurities.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
Time – Plan to stay out at least an hour; showers often have bursts and lulls.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry
anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lulls
Noun
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These pauses break the illusion of seamless intelligence.—
Ivo Ivanov,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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In May, Axios obtained audio from Biden's October 2023 interview with special counsel Robert Hur, which showed memory lapses and prolonged pauses.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Using Probiotic Supplements As mentioned above, there’s a (very small) amount of evidence that eating probiotic cheese calms the effects of drinking.—
Jamie Ducharme,
Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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Research shows that spending time in green spaces calms the nervous system and reduces stress.—
Jessica DuLong,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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One study found the most productive employees work in 75-minute sprints followed by 33-minute breaks.—
Jacob Kupietzky,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Prince and Princess of Wales are known to retreat there with their kids, Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7, during free weekends, school breaks and holidays, and the Georgian manor is where Kate keeps her beehives.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The night serum visibly smooths wrinkles, reduces fine lines, and soothes the appearance of dark circles and uneven skin tone.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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DermaVantage moisturizing lotion soothes and moisturizes dry, sensitive skin.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The technical college has experienced long delays between losing an instructor and hiring another, resulting in program interruptions and delayed completion for students, including in accounting, massage therapy and automotive services.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
19 Sep. 2025
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Because what should have been a chance to clarify his current business moves or offer some perspective on his legacy spiraled into name-calling, interruptions, and accusations.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Who composes a symphony with a hammer?—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Sep. 2025
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Genji visits these woods before his exile to Suma and composes a poem wishing that the forest might one day see the injustice against him reversed.—
Lauren Groff,
The Atlantic,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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While the drugs were being administered, Pittman took a few deep breaths before ceasing all movement, according to The Associated Press.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Take deep breaths, chew slowly, and eat mindfully to aid digestion and avoid overeating.—
Michiko Tomioka,
CNBC,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That just kind of quiets everything else.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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As dusk falls, the Himalayas blush pink, and the village quiets—wrapped in mountain shadow, the hush broken only by distant chanting and wind.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Lulls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lulls. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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