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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
As for the kitchen, store food in airtight containers and secure trash lids.
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Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
Several containers holding open food had no lids.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Secure the lids of your trash and compost bins.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
The 12-piece set includes two frying pans, two saucepans with matching lids, a Dutch oven, a sauté pan, and two wooden utensils.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Install hooks to store pans, lids, or serving and measuring spoons, or add a slim rack to stash pot lids or boxes of foil and plastic wrap.
—Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026
Shades of champagne, tan, and bronze eyeshadow glint on the lids of every celebrity; pinky-nude lip glosses abound, and clean-girl-friendly cream blushes are everywhere.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
Gagliardi suggests handwashing bottles, then soaking them (and their accompanying lids) in a mixture of two teaspoons of bleach per gallon of water for two minutes before air drying.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
Even microwave-safe glass items may come with lids that are not microwave safe, so be sure to check each item before using.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
Several containers holding open food had no lids.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Secure the lids of your trash and compost bins.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
The 12-piece set includes two frying pans, two saucepans with matching lids, a Dutch oven, a sauté pan, and two wooden utensils.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Install hooks to store pans, lids, or serving and measuring spoons, or add a slim rack to stash pot lids or boxes of foil and plastic wrap.
—Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026
Shades of champagne, tan, and bronze eyeshadow glint on the lids of every celebrity; pinky-nude lip glosses abound, and clean-girl-friendly cream blushes are everywhere.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
Gagliardi suggests handwashing bottles, then soaking them (and their accompanying lids) in a mixture of two teaspoons of bleach per gallon of water for two minutes before air drying.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
Even microwave-safe glass items may come with lids that are not microwave safe, so be sure to check each item before using.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lids
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They can easily be transitioned from lounging at home to a street-ready outfit or casual traveling, as the stripes can be mixed and matched with a wide range of tops like blazers, denim jackets, and simple tees—all without looking sloppy.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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Keep browsing for discounts on other product categories as well, including sweaters, coats, tops, skirts, and more.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
7 Jan. 2026
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Make sure your family is prepared for time outdoors with waterproof gloves, winter coats, warm hats, scarves, sturdy boots, and insulating base layers.—
Erica Jackson Curran,
Parents,
11 Jan. 2026
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To bounce back, city leaders seem to be hanging their hats on a massive increase in downtown residents.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
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The extended campaign of covers to commemorate her debut album’s anniversary suggests that new music is probably not immediately at hand.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2026
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This is the first in a series of covers that will lead up to the anniversary of Sour in June, a press release notes.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
8 Jan. 2026
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The reforms, which the White House outlined in a Wednesday executive order caps defense company CEO’s salaries at $5 million annually until certain conditions are met.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Although it was not related to an honorary degree, the band members were each gifted caps and gowns to wear.—
Andrea Flores
Jan. 8,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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This includes quiet dishwasher models and range hoods that are both quiet and effective at removing smoke, steam, and odors from the room.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Some people even shared old photos of Indigenous peoples wearing the hoods, noting that the originators of the design kept the fur outward to break cold wind and trap snow.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Several armed law enforcement officials wore helmets and masks and stood outside while holding batons, CNN affiliate KEYE reported.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
11 Jan. 2026
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Some people were seen breaking or spray painting windows and state law enforcement officers wearing helmets and holding batons ordered the remaining group of fewer than 100 people to leave late Friday.—
Rebecca Santana,
Fortune,
10 Jan. 2026
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Andy Burke, acoustic consultant director at AEC, also made the point that roofs should be kept as low as safely allowed to ensure supporter noise is consolidated and then channelled towards the pitch.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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Visitors and locals alike appreciate the Spanish Colonial Revival-style architecture, whitewashed adobe buildings, and red-tile roofs nestled at the foot of the Santa Ynez Mountains, bordering the Pacific Ocean.—
Chantelle Kincy,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Air quality improves, as well, when you deep clean upholstery, carpeting, and window coverings.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
13 Jan. 2026
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Strategically using dimmers, light-filtering and -blocking window coverings, and temperature-changing light sources also offer sensory support.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Lids.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lids. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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