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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Laura McLively, Mercury News, 25 May 2026
That was unusually blunt from the typically genial Pritzker, who’s mainly tried to keep a public lid on his obvious irritation with Johnson.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
This food storage container set eliminates the hassle with lockable airtight lids that keep food fresh, dry, and easily visible.
—Kelsey Fredricks, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
Be sure the lid is tight-fitting to keep insects away and a perfect size for your family.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
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Noun
Secure the lids and refrigerate.
—Laura McLively, Mercury News, 25 May 2026
That was unusually blunt from the typically genial Pritzker, who’s mainly tried to keep a public lid on his obvious irritation with Johnson.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
This food storage container set eliminates the hassle with lockable airtight lids that keep food fresh, dry, and easily visible.
—Kelsey Fredricks, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
Be sure the lid is tight-fitting to keep insects away and a perfect size for your family.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for lid
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“Lid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lid. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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