plural lids
Examples of lid in a Sentence
Noun
I had to get a screwdriver to pry the lid off of the paint can.
as he left the field, the pitcher tipped his lid to the cheering crowd
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Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Served as doubles in a souvenir cup with a spill-proof lid, these cocktails are available throughout the venue for $26 each, with $19 refills, which is actually less than last season.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
In the surgical procedure, a v-shape of the lower lid is removed thereby shortening the area and reducing the defect.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 10 May 2026
The gel formula swipes onto the lids without any skipping or tugging, giving you ample time to smudge, sculpt, or sharpen the line before the brand’s patented PermaLock Technology sets it into a waterproof, transfer-proof, and smudge-proof finish.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 10 May 2026
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Noun
But the best dishes attest to careful technique, like the lovingly fluffy housemade paneer that somehow melts and crumbles at once, and biryani under a lid sealed with a strip of dough, pried off with a knife at your table.
—Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Served as doubles in a souvenir cup with a spill-proof lid, these cocktails are available throughout the venue for $26 each, with $19 refills, which is actually less than last season.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
In the surgical procedure, a v-shape of the lower lid is removed thereby shortening the area and reducing the defect.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 10 May 2026
The gel formula swipes onto the lids without any skipping or tugging, giving you ample time to smudge, sculpt, or sharpen the line before the brand’s patented PermaLock Technology sets it into a waterproof, transfer-proof, and smudge-proof finish.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 10 May 2026
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“Lid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lid. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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