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as in hat
slang
a covering for the head usually having a shaped crown
as he left the field, the pitcher tipped his lid to the cheering crowd
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Recent Examples of lid
Add the lid and allow the eggs to stand for 15 minutes.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
Toss clutter culprits like takeout containers, mismatched lids, and unused small appliances.
—Heather Bien, The Spruce, 14 Mar. 2026
The lot number is printed on the pod tray lid, the bottom of the pod, and on the 5-pack pod box.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Bulk food containers were found without lids and lack proper labels.
—Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
Toss clutter culprits like takeout containers, mismatched lids, and unused small appliances.
—Heather Bien, The Spruce, 14 Mar. 2026
The lot number is printed on the pod tray lid, the bottom of the pod, and on the 5-pack pod box.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Bulk food containers were found without lids and lack proper labels.
—Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lid
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On this Wednesday’s episode of The Run-Through, Doja Cat—Vogue’s April cover star and the host of the second annual Vogue Vintage Market—calls in from her dining room in Los Angeles.—
Alexandra Di Palma,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2026
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The suit further alleges that MC2 Model Management—a firm co-founded by Epstein — acted as a cover for trafficking, using Bank of America accounts to recruit young women under the guise of modeling opportunities.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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Custom clothing designers and artists pay homage to it in hats, shirts and artwork.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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An immigration judge has denied the asylum claim of the family of Liam Conejo Ramos, the 5-year-old boy photographed in a bunny hat and Spider-Man backpack as he was detained with his father during the immigration crackdown that shook Minneapolis earlier this year, a family lawyer said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
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The result was a 9-1 thumping by the Hurricanes that started the Panthers’ 6-11-0 spiral that dropped them from playoff contention and also triggered Carolina’s 12-game point streak that vaulted the team to the top of the Eastern Conference standings.—
Cory Lavalette,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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Lale Esquivel’s solo homer led off the top of sixth inning where the Mustangs scored 5 times.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2026
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Finally, Congress could alter the cap on FICA taxes.—
Elliot Raphaelson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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Californians could decide to institute a new wealth tax on billionaires, cap health care executive salaries, curtail unions’ political activities and require voter identification at the polls.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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Then there’s a ’69 911 S 2-liter long-block motor, a rare, early 901 transmission, early Scheel bucket seat, replacement dash, and a great patinaed decklid and front hood.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
16 Mar. 2026
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The trench doubles as a raincoat and features a detachable hood to keep your hair safe and sound on drizzly days.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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Veo also plan to give out about 1,000 helmets per year to anyone who needs them.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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Malkin's punishment from the NHL was for raising his stick and striking Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin on the helmet and shoulder during their game on March 5.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The exterior is finished in cedar, with a standing seam metal roof.—
Adam Williams
March 15,
New Atlas,
15 Mar. 2026
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The Lincoln Aviator is a luxury SUV due to its potent twin turbo V6 engine with intelligent AWD, and a cabin featuring premium leather heated and ventilated seats, a panoramic vista roof, and a Revel audio system.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Lid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lid. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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