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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
Then, remove the lid for the remaining baking time, allowing the crust to get crispy.
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Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
Little rolls of film, no bigger than hockey pucks, sat inside a large glass pot, under a lid, together with silica gel.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Lifting the lid revealed a small tart topped with a tongue of Spanish sea urchin, resting on a nubbly bed of cancha nuts.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
The removable basket doubles as a colander for rinsing and the lid is simple to clean.
—Nora Colomer
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Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
Little rolls of film, no bigger than hockey pucks, sat inside a large glass pot, under a lid, together with silica gel.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Lifting the lid revealed a small tart topped with a tongue of Spanish sea urchin, resting on a nubbly bed of cancha nuts.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
The removable basket doubles as a colander for rinsing and the lid is simple to clean.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lid
Noun
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Although some of Alekseyev’s music has been banned, millions of Russians still listen one way or another—singing it in the streets and in karaoke bars, or streaming cover versions online.—
Anna Nemtsova,
The Atlantic,
30 Sep. 2025
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Seattle figured the three best cover corners for that game were Jobe, Witherspoon and Woolen.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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In a nod to his Puerto Rican heritage, Bad Bunny wore a pava, a traditional hat made from leaves of the Puerto Rican hat palm.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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For spring ’26, the designer unveiled a larger bag assortment and more accessories, from charms to hats.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Remove parchment circle from top of pie.—
Staff Author,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Sep. 2025
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Store in a freezer-safe zip-top bag or airtight container, and label and date before freezing.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, Tesla’s core EV business has faced headwinds in 2025, including large market-cap declines and profitability pressure that have sharpened scrutiny of whether Optimus can deliver commercial returns at scale.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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There is no limit, except for the $25 cap.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Sep. 2025
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Take a peek under the hood, though, and its best win is either Iowa State over Iowa or Baylor and TCU over SMU.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The pockets are ample, and the hood is tightened with a drawstring.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
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The Automated Ball-Strike system, or ABS, allows a hitter, pitcher or catcher to challenge a call twice in a game by tapping their helmet.—
Robert Abitbol,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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Surveillance footage from inside the car wash, reviewed by McClatchy News, shows a masked agent wearing a helmet racing down a hallway as Shouhed approaches him.—
Julia Marnin,
Sacbee.com,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The budget line for drippy-looking electric candles alone must be through the roof.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
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At one point, a helicopter dropped snipers down onto the building’s roof.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Lid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lid. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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