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as in hats
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
Engineering innovations help also; car seats, child-resistant medication lids and soft playground surfaces each prevent countless injuries and deaths.
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David C. Schwebel,
The Conversation,
24 June 2026
The lids are made with Rubbermaid’s BPA-free StainShield plastic, which resists odors and stains without warping in the dishwasher.
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Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Fill the large, bottom container with ice, then place the smaller containers with lids on top.
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Brandi Fuller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 June 2026
Tired of searching for lids for your containers?
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
Makeup artist Ernesto Casillas used an iridescent purple eyeshadow all over her lids.
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Mykenna Maniece,
Vogue,
22 June 2026
Use shoeboxes to sort socks, jewelry, or makeup; lids can act as dividers to sort further by category.
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Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
22 June 2026
In her own yard, Mingrone has learned that cracked lids on garbage containers allow water to pool after a rain, setting up a major breeding ground.
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Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Your eyes dart behind closed lids.
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Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
David C. Schwebel,
The Conversation,
24 June 2026
The lids are made with Rubbermaid’s BPA-free StainShield plastic, which resists odors and stains without warping in the dishwasher.
—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Fill the large, bottom container with ice, then place the smaller containers with lids on top.
—
Brandi Fuller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 June 2026
Tired of searching for lids for your containers?
—
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Makeup artist Ernesto Casillas used an iridescent purple eyeshadow all over her lids.
—
Mykenna Maniece,
Vogue,
22 June 2026
Use shoeboxes to sort socks, jewelry, or makeup; lids can act as dividers to sort further by category.
—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
22 June 2026
In her own yard, Mingrone has learned that cracked lids on garbage containers allow water to pool after a rain, setting up a major breeding ground.
—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Your eyes dart behind closed lids.
—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lids
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The crewneck has an oversized fit that’s ideal for layering over summer tank-tops, and heck, even a swimsuit on windy beach days.
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There are plenty more options to choose from — shop additional white eyelet tops inspired by Helen Mirren on Amazon.
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The hats are shaped like the pope's miter, with the team's sock logo in the middle.
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After Korten’s shimmering, intimate Emahoy-esque piano intro, the quartet sounds tame and subdued, mostly playing off sparse block chords and swung hi-hats.
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The handwoven wicker is wrapped around a sturdy steel frame that's built to withstand the elements, while the weather-resistant cushions come with removable, machine-washable covers for easy upkeep.
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Rockwell, who became famous for his illustrations of everyday American life that graced covers of the Saturday Evening Post, spent hours at the White House people-watching from a chair in the West Wing lobby, McLaurin said.
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During the first half of his temporary term as interim county executive, LeVota introduced a pair of tax policies intended to create retroactive, artificial 15% caps on the valuation increases of residential properties in the 2023 cycle, and commercial properties in the 2025 cycle.
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However, the judge found that the new loan caps set by Congress still apply.
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The officers cuffed the survivors with plastic restraints, placed hoods on their heads and demanded that no one speak, according to the fishermen.
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Police said dozens of people climbed onto a row of school buses parked in Times Square after shuttling fans to the World Cup in New Jersey, then ripped off hoods and smashed windshields before igniting one of the buses.
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Decked out in Vikings helmets, Norway jerseys and shirts, and even a few with face paint, the Norwegian fans’ chants reverberated at Citi Field.
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In one study, children ages 7-12 were aware that their parents’ own use of safety items like seat belts, bicycle helmets and sunscreen were significantly less common than the parents’ expectations for the child to use them.
Noun
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Attics get hot because roofs are exposed to the sun for hours, radiating heat inside.
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That's particularly true for those living directly under the roofs of Paris — who often cannot afford larger, lower-floor apartments less impacted by direct sun.
Noun
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From elaborate Persian rugs to minimalist sisal floor coverings to bold maximalist styles, there is something fit for every home.
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Incorporating softer pieces, such as rugs, upholstered pieces, and window coverings, is a critical step that helps with sound control and creates an enveloping atmosphere.
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“Lids.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lids. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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