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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
Rare Beauty with spring-ready pinks on her cheeks and lids, and a glossy rose lip gloss.
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Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 2 May 2025
Consumers should contact SharkNinja for a free replacement lid, according to the notice.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
The pressure cooker's lid can be opened while in use, allowing hot contents to escape, posing a burn risk to consumers, the recall notice said.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 1 May 2025
The sound seemed to shudder like a pot about to blow its lid.
—Corinna Da Fonseca-Wollheim, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 2 May 2025
Consumers should contact SharkNinja for a free replacement lid, according to the notice.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
The pressure cooker's lid can be opened while in use, allowing hot contents to escape, posing a burn risk to consumers, the recall notice said.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 1 May 2025
The sound seemed to shudder like a pot about to blow its lid.
—Corinna Da Fonseca-Wollheim, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lid
Noun
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The 22-year-old gymnast and two-time Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover star hosted Club SI at Churchill Downs during the Kentucky Oaks on Friday, May 2.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Billboards teasing the cover popped up around Toronto earlier this week before its eventual arrival on Friday.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
2 May 2025
Noun
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The great auk was a valuable commodity for hunters who sought the bird’s feathers for down or use in fashion, particularly in the production of fancy hats and other garments.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Wear wide-brimmed hats and sun-protective clothing when outdoors.—
Susan Bard,
Health,
3 May 2025
Noun
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Patricia was looking forward to her mother climbing to the top of the 750-foot Diamond Head, but her then-72-year-old mom felt daunted by the challenging ascent and opted to stay at the base.—
Maquita Peters,
NPR,
11 May 2025
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Family Firms Lead, Still Family enterprises are quietly outpacing their public peers in gender diversity at the top.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
Noun
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The Oklahoma-born forward has 10 caps for the USMNT, scoring three goals, having made his debut in February 2021.—
Ali Rampling,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Another part of Trump's budget calls for shrinking HUD funding for homelessness by 12% and putting a two-year cap on people's eligibility for aid.—
Jennifer Ludden,
NPR,
2 May 2025
Noun
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That sculpted and vented hood contains the Vantage's 4.0 L twin-turbo V8.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 May 2025
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The vehicle has a long, low-slung exterior with a sculpted hood, a glowing 3D-effect grille, and sharp LED headlights that give it a high-tech, aggressive face.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Thomas was going to be picked off before the next pitch, but first baseman Jared Jones hit him in the back of the helmet with his throw.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
12 May 2025
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The helmet prevented the bear from splitting his head open like a melon or tearing his face off.—
Benjamin Alva Polley,
Rolling Stone,
10 May 2025
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The news is then announced with a puff of white smoke emerging from a chimney on the roof of the Chapel.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
4 May 2025
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Harvesting: If using tissue from your mouth, the periodontist will cut out a small piece of inner tissue from the roof of the mouth (or palate).—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
3 May 2025
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“Lid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lid. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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