Thesaurus results for LIDS

lids

noun

plural of lid

as in tops

a piece placed over an open container to hold in, protect, or conceal its contents I had to get a screwdriver to pry the lid off of the paint can

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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 lids Employees beverages without lids were on prep tables; beverages were thrown away. — Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2026 The process eliminates the water-slurry stage and associated drying steps, allowing fibers to form directly into rigid packaging, including trays, bowls, plates and beverage lids. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026 That way, your lids are kept in tip top shape—gently nourished and smooth. — Laura Sandroni, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026 Secure trash cans so the lids fit tightly to keep mice out, both indoors and out. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026 There are lots of brands that have worked to give us beautiful soft mattes that glide onto lids and don’t feel patchy or heavy like their previous counterparts. — Elle Turner, Glamour, 28 Aug. 2026 Each one is see-through, so all the contents are organized but still in view, and the lids feature grooves for secure stacking. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, donning night-vision giggles, Knoxville gleefully attacks them with trash can lids and tasers. — Tim Grierson, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026

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Noun

The brand makes knits, tops, jeans, jackets, raincoats and coats.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
The Prime Video original tops both the overall and non-English-language rankings.

— Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of tops

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Some T-shirts and hats were handed out, but players only briefly put them on before adding them to the piles some of them have at home.

— Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Accessories, leather gloves to cloches and leopard print pillbox hats, are scattered throughout, alongside a preview of the brand’s footwear, set to debut next spring.

— Madeline Fass, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of hats

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In the ’60s, Max started an art studio with his friend Tom Daly, specializing in covers for books and albums.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
The three felines have appeared alongside the award-winning singer in the past, including music videos, tour promo clips and even magazine covers.

— Anna Chan, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of covers

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Jota, who won 49 caps for Portugal and wore the No 21 shirt for his country, had his national shirt number inherited by Neves in August last year.

— Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Capacity caps, project stop triggers and expectation resets can help teams stop low-value work and refocus their time.

— Steve Pemberton, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of caps

Noun

Range hoods can also minimize excess moisture from steam, which can contribute to condensation and long-term wear on surfaces.

— Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2026
In June, a New York Times investigation documented the way their taller hoods and larger blind zones contributed to rising fatalities.

— Paula Span, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of hoods

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On a recent September day, kindergarteners at Terra Vista Elementary School in Rancho Cucamonga, California, were fitted with helmets and assigned a black-and-white balance bike.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
At home, when the team wore matte black helmets, or when the team wore their alternate uniforms, the team logo was featured on the helmets.

— Patrick Damp, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of helmets

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Visiting missionaries fill tribal members’ gas tanks and replace their sagging roofs.

— Savannah Peters, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Housing first has been controversial for its dedication to putting roofs over heads as quickly as possible, even if doing so means that clients are housed while still using drugs and alcohol.

— Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2026

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