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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
Containers holding garlic, parsley and baking powder were open and lacked lids.
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Sacbee.com, 10 Sep. 2025
From Practicality to Personality Butter dishes have a long history; early designs often featured lids or even ice chambers to prevent spoilage.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
But wow—cracking open the lid released a riptide of lemongrass, ginger, and Makrut lime.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
There was also a case in which a foreign object, said to be a trashcan lid, clogged another drain.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lid
Sacbee.com, 10 Sep. 2025
From Practicality to Personality Butter dishes have a long history; early designs often featured lids or even ice chambers to prevent spoilage.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
But wow—cracking open the lid released a riptide of lemongrass, ginger, and Makrut lime.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
There was also a case in which a foreign object, said to be a trashcan lid, clogged another drain.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lid
Noun
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In the cover image of the carousel, Sweeney posed solo on a rock formation set in the middle of a body of water while wearing a cleavage-baring one-piece black swimsuit with a zipper detail at her bust and black shades.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
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Either way, Ms Moss Hack is somewhat more than just a model, and her name is featured on the cover of the inaugural issue of 72 just to the left of Julia Roberts.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In another video, Twiggs appears to be seen wearing a yellow hat with ears opening a cookie tin.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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It’s also made the industry lazier and more reliant on us to wear all the hats.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Smith, 30, injured himself in the top of the fourth on Friday.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
14 Sep. 2025
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This high-tech top is made from a fabric blend that combines the odor-resistance and quick-drying properties of merino wool with the wrinkle-resistant and thermoregulation properties of lyocell.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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The tradition muted palette gets a graphic update courtesy of pops of color informed by school pennants, an LV monogram tartan, as well as on theme embroideries and crests that extend to small accessories in the form of what are sure to be covetable caps, scarves, and ties.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
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For steak main courses, wagyu from Snake River Farms Melba, Idaho, is offered as an 8-ounce filet or 6-ounce ribeye top cap.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
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Also, Max Verstappen signed the car three times - on the front hood, in the engine bay, and on the dashboard.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Educate gamers about what’s under the hood; explain why proper thermal design, upgrade flexibility and component quality matter; and simplify the customization process so even those used to plug-and-play feel comfortable making the leap.—
Ivan Terzi,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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According to the news release, the driver of the motorcycle, who has not been identified, was not wearing a helmet and was pronounced dead at the scene.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
12 Sep. 2025
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After three different designs, all created by Villareal, the brand committee landed on the helmet that will be worn against App State.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As demand for housing surged during the pandemic amid a widespread lack of inventory across the country, home prices shot through the roof—adding millions of dollars in real estate wealth to those who have managed to snatch a property or already owned one.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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In images obtained by the outlet, an SUV on the side of the road is seen with the windshield completely smashed through and part of the roof caved in following the collision.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Lid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lid. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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