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
Jason Jones, New York Times, 6 Jan. 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
Following Sunday’s 17-7 loss to the New Orleans Saints, a pair of offensive players, tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders and left tackle Ickey Ekwonu, lamented about the lulls of practice ahead of their home defeat.
—Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
That led to a couple of scoring lulls, especially in the first half.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2025
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
Time – Plan to stay out at least an hour; showers often have bursts and lulls.
—Amanda Castro
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anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
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
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But even the best run into lulls during an 82-game season.
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This game helps lessen those barriers and lulls in conversation.
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Taking intentional pauses is key, too.—
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The pauses are just as much dialogue as the words.—
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The lotion also has a cooling effect that calms inflammation.—
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Soft, Layered Lighting Soft, layered lighting calms every room instantly, Saab assures.—
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Specialized themes span food, trekking, family travel, women-only departures, and short breaks.—
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The state has not ruled out highway improvements to access such a stadium but the property tax breaks have stalled in Springfield.—
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This gentle glycolic serum has salicylic acid (which exfoliates), and raspberry fruit extract (which soothes skin and protects it from free radicals).—
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Best of all, this product instantly soothes and improves the skin’s texture and tone.—
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The hospitals are prepared to continue offering care despite any pending work interruptions, according to officials, who said patients should not avoid or delay seeking help for any medical emergencies.—
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In the meantime, Payton didn’t express much frustration over the interruptions to the team’s bye-week preparation.—
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The episode Art was created by Lily Whear and Lizzie Younan composes our music.—
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Both tracks are penned by Stephen Schwartz, who also composes alongside John Powell.—
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Pair it with a calming playlist and deep breaths, and even a red-eye can feel restorative.—
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But images of those youthful frolics amid chirping children quickly slips behind me, muted by my puffing, labored breaths and the blanket of snow.—
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There are birds, their songs and calls rising to the surface when the traffic quiets.—
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There is something about using my hands that helps calm my nerves and quiets my mind.—
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“Lulls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lulls. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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