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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
Our top overall pick is Laura Mercier Caviar Stick because it’s backed by pros, hydrates lids, and lasts all day.
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Micaela English, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026
These lids have small, hard-to-reach parts, such as gaskets and valves, that require thorough cleaning after every use.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 9 Mar. 2026
Featuring encouraging reminders to sip throughout your trip, this glass water bottle with a leak-proof lid can be a literal lifesaver.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
When the lid is closed, a slim strip can remain exposed for quick notifications, reminders and updates.
—New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2026
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Micaela English, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026
These lids have small, hard-to-reach parts, such as gaskets and valves, that require thorough cleaning after every use.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 9 Mar. 2026
Featuring encouraging reminders to sip throughout your trip, this glass water bottle with a leak-proof lid can be a literal lifesaver.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
When the lid is closed, a slim strip can remain exposed for quick notifications, reminders and updates.
—New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lid
Noun
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Last week, oil supertanker costs in the Middle East climbed to their highest level on record, with major marine war risk providers scrapping cover for vessels operating in the Persian Gulf.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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The monotone transmission recalled the manner in which deep-cover Cold War spies for the KGB and CIA once received orders.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Be sure to stick around for the twice-daily gunfights staged in the dusty streets by local thespians in 10-gallon hats.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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It was pared with a matching fez hat, oversized cuff bangles, and flat black sandles.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The upholstered headboard extends to one side and becomes a seat, with a marble-top tulip end table for dining.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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El Segundo tied it 3-3 in the top of the seventh on a two-out, three-run home run by Chase Mattoon.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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McGovern's agreement comes a day after Buffalo released four players, including cornerback Taron Johnson, in its effort to shed more than $32 million in payroll to get under the cap by the start of the new league year on Wednesday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Oscar Rosalez Diamond Bar Bill Shaikin’s suggestion that Freddie Freeman wear a Dodger cap on his inevitable Hall of Fame plaque will be even more appropriate if Freeman becomes the first player to collect hit number 3,000 while wearing Dodger blue.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The stalling momentum has come as the major market indexes haven’t moved beyond a small price range either, despite rotation under the hood .—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
8 Mar. 2026
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Cars line up at all hours, hoods serving as makeshift tables while drivers unwrap sandwiches still warm from the press.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Another suspect was said to be about 14 years-old, 5-foot-5, about 190 pounds and wearing a black shirt, denim gray pants, white Air Force 1 Nikes and a black helmet with a blue backpack on a black e-bike, police said.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
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During a shift change, Dean Tait watched from behind the glass, removing his helmet and taking a drink from his water bottle.—
Panashe Matemba-Mutasa,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But a tree fell on his home of 20 years, and portions of the roof of a house across the street blew into his yard.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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The hard truth is that clinging to the past and fearing the future cannot fix leaking roofs or flooding greens.—
Betty Resch,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Lid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lid. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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