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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
Remove any metal bands or lids, and give the jar an overall inspection—if it's cracked, chipped, or damaged, don't use it.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
Half-gallon containers labeled as Vanilla Ice Cream actually contain Publix Rich & Creamy French Vanilla Ice Cream with mismatched French Vanilla container lids.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Several food containers in the reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler were open or missing lids.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The lids of the pressure cookers can be opened too soon, allowing hot contents to escape and possibly burn users.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 10 Oct. 2025
The set comes with a 12-inch, 10-inch and eight-inch pan, and each come with lids.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Finally de-clutter your cabinets and fridge with the help of handy containers—that actually have their lids (for now, anyway).
—Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
Miuyhji 24-Piece Spice Jars Organize your collection of herbs and spices with this jar set that contains 24 four-ounce glass spice jars, one spice grinder, 24 shaker lids, 24 bamboo lids, and a stainless steel funnel.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
They’re also offered without lids for $280 — the most affordable pieces in the collection.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
Half-gallon containers labeled as Vanilla Ice Cream actually contain Publix Rich & Creamy French Vanilla Ice Cream with mismatched French Vanilla container lids.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Several food containers in the reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler were open or missing lids.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The lids of the pressure cookers can be opened too soon, allowing hot contents to escape and possibly burn users.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 10 Oct. 2025
The set comes with a 12-inch, 10-inch and eight-inch pan, and each come with lids.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Finally de-clutter your cabinets and fridge with the help of handy containers—that actually have their lids (for now, anyway).
—Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
Miuyhji 24-Piece Spice Jars Organize your collection of herbs and spices with this jar set that contains 24 four-ounce glass spice jars, one spice grinder, 24 shaker lids, 24 bamboo lids, and a stainless steel funnel.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
They’re also offered without lids for $280 — the most affordable pieces in the collection.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lids
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Fans with the option to purchase could choose seats in one of four categories; Category 1 is what FIFA officials call the best seats, Category 4 is somewhere around the tops of stadiums.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
27 Oct. 2025
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Use a garden hose, kitchen or shower sprayer to wash off every surface of the plant, including the tops and bottoms of foliage and in between leaves and branches.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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From hats to jerseys to bomber jackets, lots of the Blue Jays gear nodded to those previous World Series trips.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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She was seen sporting camo hats, the Harris campaign's answer to red MAGA caps.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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Earlier images of the Sichuan showed the catapult covers removed and a radar array installed, signs that the vessel was nearing sea trial readiness.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Oct. 2025
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This modular couch comes with four pieces, all covered in super soft, easy-zip covers that are machine-washable.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Oct. 2025
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The budget law brings back caps for graduate and professional education that Congress eliminated in 2006.—
Kff Health News,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
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Schneider said the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association is in favor of license caps.—
Adrienne Roberts,
Freep.com,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Their hoods are covered with special plugs where 2,200 corals grown at the Miami Native Coral Lab in Allapattah will be screwed in.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
21 Oct. 2025
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Some hoods have indicator lights to signal when filters need to be changed.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Oct. 2025
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Organizers had earlier urged the crowd to remain peaceful as Coast Guard officers in helmets stood watch near the gate.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Organizers urged protesters to remain peaceful, as a line of Coast Guard officers in helmets watched from just outside the entrance.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Rainwater harvesting systems collect water from the roofs of nearby homes, while solar panels power the irrigation system.—
Kathleen Toner,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Their roofs were in fairly good condition.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
19 Oct. 2025
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Instead of huddling around benches at bus stops with modest coverings above, the first Metro Express passengers waited at fully sheltered platforms at hangar-like BRT stations.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
27 Oct. 2025
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Lady Jessica, a member of the powerful Bene Gesserit sisterhood, is often seen in veils and face coverings.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Lids.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lids. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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