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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Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 24 May 2025
However, if the compost is soggy and open to the air, add a lid to the bin to keep the rain out, or install a tarp or other covering over your compost in wet weather.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2025
Health inspectors saw an employee’s water bottle with an unapproved screw-top lid, and open mugs and cups were stored above the prep tables and storage area.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2025
Glass Ball jars are the classic option, available in various sizes with screw on lids.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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Noun
To brew, simply open the machine by twisting the lock on the lid, choose a capsule, and press the button.
—Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 24 May 2025
However, if the compost is soggy and open to the air, add a lid to the bin to keep the rain out, or install a tarp or other covering over your compost in wet weather.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2025
Health inspectors saw an employee’s water bottle with an unapproved screw-top lid, and open mugs and cups were stored above the prep tables and storage area.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2025
Glass Ball jars are the classic option, available in various sizes with screw on lids.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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 29 May. 2025.
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