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as in hats
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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 lids
Her eyes were embellished with pumpkin-colored shadow on her lids, shimmering white shadow in her inner corners and sky-high lashes that tickled the bottoms of her brows, while her lips were lined in a dark taupe hue and filled with clear gloss.
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026
As a bonus, the lids also have built-in vents for splatter-free microwaving (just be sure to wash the lids on the top rack when you're done).
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
This 11-piece set includes three saucepans with lids, a stockpot with a lid, two skillets, and a steamer insert.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
Affected bottles were sold in gallon jugs with red plastic lids, according to the FDA.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Her platinum blonde tresses were styled in loose waves, while her makeup consisted of silver lids, black eyeliner, and a nude lip.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
Both the ‘Mighty’ and ‘Mega’ systems are built around portability, too, with blending vessels that double as drinking cups, complete with storage lids and straw systems.
—Lela London, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Multiple food containers throughout the facility lacked lids and covers.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
updated January 23, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The recall involves tuna cans with defective pull-tab lids that may compromise the seal and risk contamination with Clostridium botulinum, which can cause potentially fatal botulism.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 20 Jan. 2026
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026
As a bonus, the lids also have built-in vents for splatter-free microwaving (just be sure to wash the lids on the top rack when you're done).
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
This 11-piece set includes three saucepans with lids, a stockpot with a lid, two skillets, and a steamer insert.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
Affected bottles were sold in gallon jugs with red plastic lids, according to the FDA.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Her platinum blonde tresses were styled in loose waves, while her makeup consisted of silver lids, black eyeliner, and a nude lip.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
Both the ‘Mighty’ and ‘Mega’ systems are built around portability, too, with blending vessels that double as drinking cups, complete with storage lids and straw systems.
—Lela London, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Multiple food containers throughout the facility lacked lids and covers.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
updated January 23, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The recall involves tuna cans with defective pull-tab lids that may compromise the seal and risk contamination with Clostridium botulinum, which can cause potentially fatal botulism.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lids
Noun
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This design features a mix of sparkly red tops, a heart-centric tic-tac-toe board, and a love letter.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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Instead, the plane hit a light stanchion, sheared off the tops of some trees and burst into flames well short of the runway.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Jan. 2026
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To see how their brains responded to sound, the researchers used EEG caps—safe, non-invasive hats that measure brain activity.—
Clarissa Brincat,
Parents,
29 Jan. 2026
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Of all the hats Herschel Bloom wore during his life, his favorite was a baseball cap with the Yankees insignia on it, his friends said.—
Rebecca McCarthy,
AJC.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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His work has always leaned toward entertainment figures and musical subject matter, which led to major commissions for album covers and tour poster art — some of which will be featured in the upcoming exhibition at FAB LA.—
Lina Lecaro,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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In the 2026 model of this SUV, seat covers will feature Spiber’s Brewed Protein fiber, marking the first time that Brewed Protein fiber will be used in a commercially available mobility product.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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Trump has pushed for temporary caps on credit card interest rates and a ban on institutional investors buying homes this year.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Women adorned their hair in ribbons and men wore Dodgers caps to shield their faces from the sun, the crowd representing an array of identities that make up Los Angeles.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Priests with brown cloaks and long hoods walked through it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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Hanna Liden’s photographs reimagined the northern Romantic landscape tradition of Caspar David Friedrich and Vilhelm Hammershøi as populated by practitioners of the suburban occult, with figures in skull masks or Grim Reaper hoods dwarfed by moody vistas.—
Rachel Wetzler,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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Players slip on shoulder pads, helmets and cleats and go through a series of drills and game-like situations to recapture a glimmer of their football past.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Riders should wear helmets and avoid biking on sidewalks where the city has posted signs, Harris said.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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The snow left on the roofs of cars can cause collisions, especially on highways were many vehicles are traveling in the same lanes at high speeds.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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This can prevent sloped roofs from shedding snow properly and cause snow to accumulate on flat or low-slope roofs, FEMA said.—
Bailey Allen,
The Providence Journal,
28 Jan. 2026
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According to the department, Phoenix residents should expect local officers to wear their uniform, identify themselves upon request and never wear face coverings.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The department's website provides information on other energy-efficient window treatments and coverings.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Lids.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lids. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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