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 In an alternative universe, Pogačar too could have been donning one of its lids. — Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 4 July 2026 Her eyes also boasted their usual liquid black wing with a metallic shimmer on the lids and a Gothic charcoal hue buffed in her waterline. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 July 2026 Because rotisserie chicken is often served in plastic packaging with clear lids that customers can peer into before buying, the nonprofit also looked into whether plastics had seeped into the chicken. — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 30 June 2026 Messenger recommends keeping trash cans clear of any food scraps or drink spills and keeping the lids sealed shut. — Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 27 June 2026 These cups have a spill-proof design that actually works; their lids are perfect for training the tiniest humans to drink, and reseals once the sipping stops. — Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 June 2026 Engineering innovations help also; car seats, child-resistant medication lids and soft playground surfaces each prevent countless injuries and deaths. — David C. Schwebel, The Conversation, 24 June 2026 The lids are made with Rubbermaid’s BPA-free StainShield plastic, which resists odors and stains without warping in the dishwasher. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 24 June 2026 Fill the large, bottom container with ice, then place the smaller containers with lids on top. — Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lids
  1. tops
  2. hats
  3. covers
  4. caps
  5. hoods
  6. helmets
  7. roofs
  8. coverings
Noun
  • Look for tops that have lace, floral embroidery, ruffles, or subtle sheer components with a delicate and sophisticated air, then layer a barn jacket or cardigan on top for additional warmth.
    — René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 17 July 2026
  • Cushy slides, breezy sundresses, easy two-piece sets, and outfit-making tops are all on sale for $10 or less — and no, that’s not a typo.
    — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
Definition of tops
Noun
  • Seven candidates have thrown their hats into the ring so far.
    — Philip Wang, Time, 14 July 2026
  • Moody and a friend, who is also a Black woman, tried to enter through the ballpark turnstile while wearing MAGA hats.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 July 2026
Definition of hats
Noun
  • On March 14, 2026, the house reopened to the public with all the project scaffolding and enclosure covers removed.
    — Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026
  • Between a book’s covers is a unique kind of participatory adventure that is excellent exercise for our brains.
    — Jen Benka, Time, 14 July 2026
Definition of covers
Noun
  • Meanwhile, both New York and California are considering legislation on resale price caps as well.
    — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
  • The city under my feet had an animal’s warm, breathing give, scaled with glass and bottle caps and still-burning cigarettes.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 July 2026
Definition of caps
Noun
  • At least a hundred people witnessed the caning, carried out by a group of people wearing robes and hoods on a stage in Bustanussalatin City Park in Banda Aceh.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
  • That’s when Champion made thick cotton tops with hoods to help keep butchers warm in meat lockers and construction crews insulated during periods of cold outdoor labor.
    — Faran Krentcil, InStyle, 1 July 2026
Definition of hoods
Noun
  • Prevent head injuries by promoting the use of helmets and head protection in activities such as cycling and contact sports.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
  • Community bicycle repair programs may know which bicycle helmets are the good ones and are up to date on their safety requirements.
    — Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 14 July 2026
Definition of helmets
Noun
  • After spending hundreds of millions of dollars over the past few years on minor improvements — fixing roofs and windows or repairing equipment — Hochman said the time was right to update the overall look.
    — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • Beyond the road lie much smaller buildings organized in neat rows made up of a jumble of hard angles—porch steps, open windows, sloping roofs—that seem to spring spontaneously from the ground.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 July 2026
Definition of roofs
Noun
  • Videos posted on social media captured the individuals marching in their signature blue shirts, chinos and white face coverings.
    — Mike Snider, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • The statute would ban covered officers from wearing masks or shielding their identities while on duty and interacting with the public, with exceptions including medical masks, religious coverings, certain tactical equipment and hazardous conditions.
    — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of coverings

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