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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
Meanwhile, her eyes were accentuated with stone shadow on the lids and wispy falsies on the top line.
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
This means not stacking dishes and not blocking smaller items with large cutting boards, lids, or platters.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Several employee beverages were without lids on the storage rack.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 15, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
The cookware is easy to clean, oven-safe, induction-compatible and has high-visibility glass lids.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
Prepare the lids according to package instructions.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 12 May 2026
Every bottle in the Ever Vessel range features a wide-mouth opening, shallow gasket channel, and lids designed without hidden crevices where bacteria or mold can hide.
—New Atlas, 12 May 2026
The gel formula swipes onto the lids without any skipping or tugging, giving you ample time to smudge, sculpt, or sharpen the line before the brand’s patented PermaLock Technology sets it into a waterproof, transfer-proof, and smudge-proof finish.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 10 May 2026
Then, below the crease, her lids blended into gold with silver inner corners.
—Essence, 5 May 2026
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
This means not stacking dishes and not blocking smaller items with large cutting boards, lids, or platters.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Several employee beverages were without lids on the storage rack.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 15, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
The cookware is easy to clean, oven-safe, induction-compatible and has high-visibility glass lids.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
Prepare the lids according to package instructions.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 12 May 2026
Every bottle in the Ever Vessel range features a wide-mouth opening, shallow gasket channel, and lids designed without hidden crevices where bacteria or mold can hide.
—New Atlas, 12 May 2026
The gel formula swipes onto the lids without any skipping or tugging, giving you ample time to smudge, sculpt, or sharpen the line before the brand’s patented PermaLock Technology sets it into a waterproof, transfer-proof, and smudge-proof finish.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 10 May 2026
Then, below the crease, her lids blended into gold with silver inner corners.
—Essence, 5 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lids
Noun
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And luckily for me, Quince is secretly stocked with linen tops, dresses, skirts, and more, starting at just $32.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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Jennifer Garner’s go-to sneaker brand is included in the sale too, with 25 percent discounts on all Brooks running tops and 30 percent off all bras from the brand.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
Noun
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The kit features black shorts and the signature red and white striped jersey, while off-the-field gear includes black hoodies, T-shirts and baseball hats, in addition to scarves evoking the bloke-core aesthetics, and a flag.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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Grandstands that typically sit empty will again fill with patrons in tailored suits, flowing dresses and stylish hats as Laurel Park hosts the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, the second leg of horse racing's Triple Crown.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Getting covers and shades for windows is another way to keep heat from absorbing into your home, the federal energy agency said.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
14 May 2026
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Officials said that when questioned upon rescue by the Harbor Master in Cartagena, Spain, the boat captain revealed that the well covers were nuclear components.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
Noun
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But the new rule treats those caps as separate and provides that businesses that have already tapped $5 million in 7(a) loans can also get another $5 million in guarantees on 504 borrowings.—
John Schroyer,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2026
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The menswear selection comprises lightweight, layerable pieces including corduroy and plaid jackets, denim-mix utility vests and cotton-linen or froissé shorts, styled with tonal or desert-inspired graphic T-shirts, polos, caps and wide-brim bucket hats.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
Noun
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One of this franchise’s calling cards in the early days was an extensive selection of bumpers, skirts, hoods, and spoilers for every vehicle, but Playground has seemingly poured more attention into extreme-yet-static Forza Edition cars rather than swappable cosmetics.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
14 May 2026
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Small tips, like the cut of hoods, or the excess arm space runners need in order to move, showed students how intricate even the simplest of pieces needed to be.—
Kaio Cesar,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Freeling, second-round pick Lee Hunter and the rest of the rookies are making the most of being back in helmets.—
Mike Kaye
Updated May 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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Rail freight, a faster and cheaper alternative, was blocked after Zheng’s smart helmets were classified as sensitive dual-use goods, given the active conflict zones along the route.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Beneath are the roofs and cobbled streets of the medieval Old Town, where ancient pubs stand among jewelers specializing in local jet.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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The environmental assessment released this month detailed those concerns even further, including cracks in the foundations of multiple buildings and leaks in numerous roofs that have caused mold to grow.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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Given its high transmissibility, infectious disease experts recommend that healthcare workers dealing with Ebola patients wear head coverings, as well as goggles, masks or face shields, gloves, gowns and even rubber boots.—
Sydney Lupkin,
NPR,
17 May 2026
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The package, which passed the Senate on May 11, would create new restrictions on federal immigration agents, including a ban on face coverings and new options for residents to sue federal agents for violating their rights.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
17 May 2026
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“Lids.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lids. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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