Thesaurus results for LIDS

lids

noun

plural of lid

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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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 Employees beverages without lids were on prep tables; beverages were thrown away. — Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2026 The process eliminates the water-slurry stage and associated drying steps, allowing fibers to form directly into rigid packaging, including trays, bowls, plates and beverage lids. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026 That way, your lids are kept in tip top shape—gently nourished and smooth. — Laura Sandroni, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026 Secure trash cans so the lids fit tightly to keep mice out, both indoors and out. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026 There are lots of brands that have worked to give us beautiful soft mattes that glide onto lids and don’t feel patchy or heavy like their previous counterparts. — Elle Turner, Glamour, 28 Aug. 2026 Each one is see-through, so all the contents are organized but still in view, and the lids feature grooves for secure stacking. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, donning night-vision giggles, Knoxville gleefully attacks them with trash can lids and tasers. — Tim Grierson, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026

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Noun

The hygienist told me there were hairline fractures along the tops of my teeth.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026
That means cool-weather tops, cozy sweaters, and, most importantly, fall denim.

— Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2026

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Mark Ramos wore multiple hats as chair of the Los Angeles County Democratic Party and president of the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union Western States Council and UFCW Local 1428.

— Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Bespoke Primetime hats were up for grabs that displayed the film’s name in English and Italian (Prima Serata), and guests sipped on Aperol spritzes and ate personal pizzas as the cast and crew arrived.

— Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of hats

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The city advises residents to check things like flowerpots, pet bowls, bird baths, pool covers and other items a couple of times a week for standing water that needs to be dumped.

— Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
The category spans low-risk swaps like cabinet hardware, decorative outlet covers, plug-in lighting, tension rods and static-cling window film, plus higher-risk projects like peel-and-stick wallpaper, accent-wall paint and mounted TVs.

— Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2026

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Washington has recently toyed with price controls on credit cards through interest-rate caps and restrictions on late fees, as if credit can be made cheaper by government order.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
That’s attendance, per caps, and overall financial performance.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of caps

Noun

Range hoods can also minimize excess moisture from steam, which can contribute to condensation and long-term wear on surfaces.

— Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2026
In June, a New York Times investigation documented the way their taller hoods and larger blind zones contributed to rising fatalities.

— Paula Span, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of hoods

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Tree trimming is also important because overhanging branches can damage roofs, windows, and siding during high winds.

— Alora Bopray, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
Sponsored telecasting means free, over-the-air telecasts—the kind that were commonplace before cable television, when people placed antennas on their televisions or roofs to pick up signals from a handful of channels.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 8 Sep. 2026

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