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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
The lid logo is now in the center, which is more traditional than the previous logo that ran along the edge.
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Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
Wide-mouth jars with screw-on lids for decanting pantry goods and for storing leftovers in the fridge.
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
All of the metal storage containers and lids had dried food on them.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2025
Formula dispenser lids come in many different styles, including twist-off, hinge variety or completely snap-off covers.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
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Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
Wide-mouth jars with screw-on lids for decanting pantry goods and for storing leftovers in the fridge.
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
All of the metal storage containers and lids had dried food on them.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2025
Formula dispenser lids come in many different styles, including twist-off, hinge variety or completely snap-off covers.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lid
Noun
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Newcastle were short of midfield cover, and Ramsey, with his dynamism, athleticism and positive, attacking mindset, gives them a fresh option.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
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The festival is the brainchild of photographer Danny Hastings, who has shot some of the most iconic rap album covers of all time for the likes of Nas, Eminem, and Wu-Tang Clan.—
Douglas Markowitz,
Miami Herald,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Alpers donned a traditional chef’s uniform, including the toque (or tall hat), and planned to carry Milo in a large mixing bowl.—
Mandi Wright,
Freep.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Mayim Bialik, the actress behind the quirky character known for her floppy hats, explained Monday on her Substack that a modern take on the series, which aired over five seasons, from 1990 to 1995, had been rejected by the studio.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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One is the continued dominance of Argentina, 10 points clear at the top with one round of matches remaining.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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An adjustable buckle across the top keeps them in place, and their closed-toe design helps keep feet warm as temperatures get colder.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There’s a dip after that — but this, of course, is a bit unfair as the players of this generation are continuing to pick up caps.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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This provision prohibits salary-cap circumvention, meaning arrangements by teams to compensate players outside of their employment contracts.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For those who reside anywhere with broken pavement and steep curb cuts, the lack of a mechanism for lifting the Volante’s front end seems like an oversight, especially since the car’s enhanced hood length and deep seating position place that area at greater risk due to the driver’s perspective.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
3 Sep. 2025
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This week, Kieran looks under the hood of the fakemink hype machine.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Fans booed as Carter walked off slowly, the standout defensive tackle holding his helmet in his hands behind his back.—
Dan Gelston,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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As boos rained down from the Philly crowd, the former first round pick out of Georgia walked off the field, holding his helmet without a single drop of sweat on his face.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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Based on a stranger-than-fiction story, the drama stars Channing Tatum as a former Army Ranger who robs McDonald's eateries by entering through their roofs.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Lid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lid. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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