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 These racks take a pile of pot lids and easily organize them by size, saving you space and sanity. — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 31 July 2026 Tupperware, plastic containers with tightly locking lids, transformed the way food was stored (as well as the way brands sold their wares). — Shoshi Parks, Popular Science, 30 July 2026 The Emmy-winning actress appeared with a sharp, smoky eye, made up of bronze shimmer, charcoal, black and navy hues, which melted over her lids and below her waterline. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 24 July 2026 Plastic Garbage Can Lids Grimy garbage can lids are another item best left to the dishwasher, but their germs, odors, and spills aren’t a good idea to mix with your daily dishes, says Lovett. — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2026 On a similar note, part ways with any miscellaneous container bottoms or lids that don’t have a mate, Anderson urges. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 23 July 2026 From saturated lids to rosy, flirtatious cheeks to scarf styling and statement hair accessories, these are the beauty ideas worth adding to your festival mood board. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 20 July 2026 It's intended for tasks like removing lids and pulling nails. — Ben Coxworth july 14, New Atlas, 14 July 2026 Tolbert warns that food storage containers with lids should be cleaned regularly to prevent contamination from dust mites and other parasites, especially before refilling. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026

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Noun

The mobile bar is a converted two-horse thoroughbred horse trailer that her father helped convert, installing sinks, bar tops, a fridge.

— Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026
Sprinkle the tops with Demerara sugar and the remaining salt.

— Laura Mclively, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of tops

Noun

Just look at the sleeve of XXXXX, the latest in her Giger-esque series of covers featuring cyborg-like beings, where her body is attached to what looks like some kind of tank or ship.

— Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 4 Aug. 2026
Check containers, pots, buckets, toys, plastic covers and other items in and around your home to make sure there’s no standing water too.

— Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of covers

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Without federal action, the panel would recommend the Florida Legislature join multi-state agreements on issues ranging from student pay and eligibility to caps on student-athlete agent compensation.

— Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026
The law allows price caps on certain homes to keep them affordable, then restricts who can buy them, based on income.

— Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of caps

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In that incident, teens dressed head-to-toe in black — some wearing hoods and masks — were seen throwing punches and hurling chairs as innocent bystanders sought safety.

— Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2026
Water rose over the hoods of vehicles parked near the river at the Comfort RV Resort.

— Jesse Bedayn, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2026

Definition of hoods

Noun

Hockey helmets and football helmets and baseball helmets and softball helmets.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
One of the longer lines was near the mutual aid response team tables, where an array of heavy tactical gear was on display, including weapons body armor, helmets and everything else anyone might need when trying to quell civil unrest.

— Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of helmets

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With Dolphin expected to affect part of Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu, residents whose houses were damaged by last week’s deadly earthquake were placing blue tarps on roofs and walls to prevent water damage.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
Cool roofs, shaded streets, and passive building design reduce dangerous temperatures.

— Kathy Baughman McLeod, Time, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of roofs

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In contrast to their American counterparts, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (aka Mounties) officers wear ID and body cameras but no face coverings.

— Jeremy Redmon, USA Today, 29 July 2026
When combining two different styles of window coverings, architect and interior designer Suzanne Lovell suggests considering each one’s purpose.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 28 July 2026

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