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as in hat
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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
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Earlier this week, the couple was spotted in New York City walking with Lively's sister Robyn, 53, plus Hayek Pinault, whose Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover debuted earlier the same day.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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The restaurant violated 12 standards, including food containers lacking covers and containers of sauces lacking labels.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
16 May 2025
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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
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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
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The same product had a cap of two purchases per membership in September 2023, according to an archived snapshot of the listing.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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The oversight committee’s work has been at a standstill for months, waiting for full approval of the House v. NCAA settlement, which would establish a system of revenue sharing with athletes up to a cap of around $20.5 million.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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Ars Video Though versions of the Grok system prompt have leaked in the past, this first official look under the hood shows some interesting insights into the system's inner workings.—
Kevin Purdy,
ArsTechnica,
16 May 2025
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Not long ago, teams could only learn what was happening under the hood during a pit stop.—
Illia Smoliienko,
Forbes.com,
16 May 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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Additionally, the bill earmarks funds for essential maintenance at JSC, including HVAC renewals, electrical upgrades, asbestos mitigation and roof repairs.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
15 May 2025
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The vehicle then struck a tree and eventually came to rest on its roof, according to the warrant affidavit.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
15 May 2025
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“Lid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lid. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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