LULL Synonyms: 87 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of lull

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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lull

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verb

ˈləl

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

Noun

The latest round of attacks marked the end of a brief lull in fighting. — Zac Anderson, USA Today, 30 July 2026 Despite an admittedly painful lull in the box office, our confidence in our future and our resolve to get through crisis was never in doubt. — Adam Aron, Variety, 29 July 2026

Verb

The Wave percale sheets are guaranteed to lull you to sleep, like you’re being rocked by the gentle lapping of the ocean. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 13 July 2026 By stop-starting Gvardiol — a trick that lulls defenders into a false sense of security — and then faking to go one way and then the other, Messi found space where there seemed to be none and set up Julian Alvarez for Argentina’s third goal. — Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for lull

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lull

Noun

This is lunch à la Provençale; expect a multi-course meal with pauses between courses (no, the service isn't slow).

— Lanie Goodman, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
As a result, the governor has issued a variety of directives on data centers since June, including a pause on data center development and lawmakers in Texas are reacting.

— Jack Fink, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of pause

Verb

Markets have since calmed since that early peak, but prices are still significantly higher than before the conflict and rose again early Friday after the most recent remarks from Vance and others.

— Alexander Smith, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2026
Thom tries to get Robert to calm down, and the two start fighting.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of calm

Noun

Give Rice a break Maybe the Yankees can’t sit Rice on Sunday against Dylan Cease, perhaps the best righty starter in the league not named Schilttler.

— Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
The risk is trying to fix everything at once or overhelping until your own system breaks.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of break

Verb

Licorice root extract brings soothing and brightening benefits, and a nourishing blend of sunflower, sweet almond, moringa, and rice germ oils, plus shea butter, softens dry skin and seals in moisture.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 15 Aug. 2026
Don’t forget to soothe your skin with pre-shave gel and aftershave balm.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of soothe

Noun

Records from that time indicated state troopers found Farinacci sitting on a park bench, out of breath, the affidavit reads.

— Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
As search teams go through the rubble looking for any signs of life, the community in Queens is holding its breath and holding out hope.

— Jennifer Bisram, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of breath

Verb

Expand the Legislative Ethics Commission — which oversees the IG and is composed entirely of General Assembly members — to include public representatives.

— David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Mishra composed four of the soundtrack’s six songs, sharing the album with Ravi Basrur, Tanishk Bagchi and Faheem Abdullah.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of compose

Noun

In a news release shared Tuesday, Verizon said that service interruptions affected people across Los Angeles County and other parts of the region after vandals cut multiple fiber cables.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
But Wills’ career has had numerous injury interruptions, most recently a leg injury in 2024 that required osteotomy surgery and kept him out of the 2025 season as well.

— Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026

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