as in pause
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 to calm
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 lull
Allison Morrow, CNN, 11 Oct. 2024
The overall list had a refreshing amount of streaming original content due in part to the fact that, as Nielsen points out, the end of the Olympics brought a lull in sports, which generally does coincide with a boost in streaming.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2024
Sara Holdren, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2024
The film begins in bucolic enough fashion, with a close-up of a baby crib mobile that might suggest peaceful nights and mornings in which a child is lulled into serenity.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Like many industries, bridal fashion went through a lull during the pandemic, followed by a rush of demand as couples rescheduled their nuptials.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 11 Oct. 2024
The overall list had a refreshing amount of streaming original content due in part to the fact that, as Nielsen points out, the end of the Olympics brought a lull in sports, which generally does coincide with a boost in streaming.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2024
Verb
The ostensible realism of a play like Meghan Kennedy’s The Counter can be deceiving — not because fire is eventually going to rain from the sky or a unicorn enter stage right, but because deeply familiar people and places can lull us into reading only the surfaces of things.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2024
The film begins in bucolic enough fashion, with a close-up of a baby crib mobile that might suggest peaceful nights and mornings in which a child is lulled into serenity.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lull
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But the return of Terry Silver and that horrible Sekai Taikai tragedy seemed to put any hope for romance on pause, at least for now.Nick Caruso, TVLine, 19 Nov. 2024
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For months now, 8 million borrowers enrolled in SAVE have been on pause, not being asked to make payments while the courts slowly decide whether the repayment plan is legal.Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 19 Nov. 2024
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But once the fight ended, Talley said things calmed down and after some time even more people congregated in the parking lot.Marquise Francis, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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The human body naturally produces GABA, a chemical that blocks certain messages in the brain and calms the body, but studies have found mixed results for using GABA supplementation.Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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Is the McRib back:When the McDonald's sandwich's 'farewell tour' launches in Arizona Need a break?Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Greater Cincinnati restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day 2024 Red Roost Tavern Open from 7-10 a.m. and 4-10 p.m. Need a break?Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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Ingrown nails will be trimmed; calluses, corns, and loose skin will be removed; cracked heels or other problem areas will be soothed.Zoe Ruffner, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
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Happy Hygge Gifts Hygge Gift Box $47 Surround them with a little warmth and hygge with this soothing gift box, which comes complete with a soft fleece throw blanket, their beverage of choice (hot chocolate or chai tea, anyone?), a reusable tumbler, a chocolate bar, and a wooden ornament.Malia Griggs, SELF, 21 Nov. 2024
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But when compared to last year’s unreliable defense that failed to close out numerous close games, much less help accelerate blowouts, what the unit is doing this year is a breath of fresh air in Boulder.Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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He’s been on oxygen for more than a decade and quickly gets short of breath.Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 13 Nov. 2024
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However, under the category of non-leafy greens — which compose 25 percent of a rabbit's diet — banana peppers and green bell peppers are considered safe foods.Amiah Taylor, Discover Magazine, 13 Nov. 2024
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The City Council is composed of four councilmembers and the mayor.Michael Slaten, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
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The next time this happens, use the interruption as an opportunity to do three things: Gather enough intel to understand the question, request, or problem at hand.Bruce Tulgan, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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The interruptions come against a backdrop of concerns over Russian sabotage operations in Europe and elsewhere, prompted by Western support for Ukraine in its defensive war against Moscow.David Brennan, ABC News, 19 Nov. 2024
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The unconscious mind lingers on the problem even after people have used strategies to quiet the fear by pushing it from awareness.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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As chief executive of a superpower, Harris would also be able to quiet lingering doubts that women are equipped to make decisions of war and peace.Linda Robinson, Foreign Affairs, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Lull.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lull. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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