lids

noun

plural of lid
1
as in tops
a piece placed over an open container to hold in, protect, or conceal its contents I had to get a screwdriver to pry the lid off of the paint can

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2
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 The Emmy-winning actress appeared with a sharp, smoky eye, made up of bronze shimmer, charcoal, black and navy hues, which melted over her lids and below her waterline. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 24 July 2026 Plastic Garbage Can Lids Grimy garbage can lids are another item best left to the dishwasher, but their germs, odors, and spills aren’t a good idea to mix with your daily dishes, says Lovett. — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2026 On a similar note, part ways with any miscellaneous container bottoms or lids that don’t have a mate, Anderson urges. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 23 July 2026 From saturated lids to rosy, flirtatious cheeks to scarf styling and statement hair accessories, these are the beauty ideas worth adding to your festival mood board. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 20 July 2026 Both the containers and lids are made from glass, and the lids are sealed with food-safe silicone that latches into place on both sides for an airtight design without leaks. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 18 July 2026 It's intended for tasks like removing lids and pulling nails. — Ben Coxworth july 14, New Atlas, 14 July 2026 Tolbert warns that food storage containers with lids should be cleaned regularly to prevent contamination from dust mites and other parasites, especially before refilling. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026 In an alternative universe, Pogačar too could have been donning one of its lids. — Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lids
  1. tops
  2. hats
  3. covers
  4. caps
  5. hoods
  6. helmets
  7. roofs
  8. coverings
Noun
  • Instead of hanging onto a closet full of cheap, rough pieces, I’m finally getting rid of them all — and making room for a collection of cotton dresses, tops, and skirts from Quince.
    — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
  • Fortunately, some of the season’s biggest runway trends—from bikini tops worn beyond the beach to silk headscarves and the return of capris—are finally in full swing, making now the perfect time to shake things up.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 31 July 2026
Definition of tops
Noun
  • If more teams find themselves in the market for defenders who can wear multiple hats at multiple levels, the 2027 (and possibly 2028) NFL Draft class probably won’t disappoint.
    — Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, other members of the family opted for military uniforms, suits or midi-length dresses paired with hats or headbands.
    — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
Definition of hats
Noun
  • My Morning Jacket has released several records since then, including the 2025 LP Is, and the LP that came out last May, Peacelands, which contains a mix of acoustic covers and original protest songs.
    — Sophie Miller, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2026
  • At the end of last year, when Google took the covers off of a bunch of new Nest devices, the search giant also revealed a partnership with Walmart that will see Gemini for Home hitting the budget-friendly Onn range.
    — Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of covers
Noun
  • Comcast’s cable division has been trying to reverse customer losses over the past year by offering a five-year price guarantee and plans without data caps.
    — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 29 July 2026
  • Formal negotiations have been put on hold until after the vote, meaning the incoming administration will be left to reconcile these regional energy purchases with spending caps required by the post-default debt deals.
    — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of caps
Noun
  • In that incident, teens dressed head-to-toe in black — some wearing hoods and masks — were seen throwing punches and hurling chairs as innocent bystanders sought safety.
    — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2026
  • Water rose over the hoods of vehicles parked near the river at the Comfort RV Resort.
    — Jesse Bedayn, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2026
Definition of hoods
Noun
  • The first day used to be so chaotic and humorous in the old days, with players not knowing how to put on helmets let alone figure out shoulder pads and struggling in line drills.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026
  • Both riders, who were not wearing helmets, were thrown off their motorcycles, police shared.
    — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
Definition of helmets
Noun
  • Some lowered themselves by ropes from the top of buildings that are 42 and 54 stories tall after climbing stairs to the roofs.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
  • Artificial snow is piled up in their gutters, smoke seems to billow from the chimneys on the roofs and the windows of the cottages are filled with moving models of colorful creatures from the films.
    — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of roofs
Noun
  • Why cloth and surgical masks aren't enough Basic cloth face coverings, scarves and many disposable surgical masks are not designed to filter the tiny particles found in wildfire smoke, according to IQAir.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 17 July 2026
  • Dressing your windows not only gives them a more finished look, window coverings bring a slew of benefits.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 14 July 2026
Definition of coverings

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“Lids.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lids. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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