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as in hats
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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
Engineering innovations help also; car seats, child-resistant medication lids and soft playground surfaces each prevent countless injuries and deaths.
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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.
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Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Fill the large, bottom container with ice, then place the smaller containers with lids on top.
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Brandi Fuller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 June 2026
Tired of searching for lids for your containers?
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
Makeup artist Ernesto Casillas used an iridescent purple eyeshadow all over her lids.
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Mykenna Maniece,
Vogue,
22 June 2026
Use shoeboxes to sort socks, jewelry, or makeup; lids can act as dividers to sort further by category.
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Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
22 June 2026
In her own yard, Mingrone has learned that cracked lids on garbage containers allow water to pool after a rain, setting up a major breeding ground.
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Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Your eyes dart behind closed lids.
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Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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
Tired of searching for lids for your containers?
—
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Makeup artist Ernesto Casillas used an iridescent purple eyeshadow all over her lids.
—
Mykenna Maniece,
Vogue,
22 June 2026
Use shoeboxes to sort socks, jewelry, or makeup; lids can act as dividers to sort further by category.
—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
22 June 2026
In her own yard, Mingrone has learned that cracked lids on garbage containers allow water to pool after a rain, setting up a major breeding ground.
—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Your eyes dart behind closed lids.
—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lids
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The star loves a striped moment, which is especially clear in her collection of tops and Oxfords.
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It’s also lightly lined and has a deep V-neck design that can remain hidden under different tops.
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Skirts, shorts, tracksuit bottoms, hats, headbands, wristbands and socks must be completely white (allowing for one centimeter of trim).
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Viking hats, national jerseys and a sea of red filled the gallery as chants followed Hovland from the first tee through the finish.
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Featuring a perspective not often seen on book covers, and the perfect balance of image and text.
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Today, the public largely remembers Holmes through magazine covers, courtroom sketches, documentaries, and television dramatizations.
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The bill also created new caps for federal loans for both professional and graduate students.
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The bill also established new borrowing caps for parents and graduate students who take out loans, and imposed new restrictions for Pell Grants, among other measures.
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From the kinds of cabinets that are no longer in style, to various appliance types, range hoods, and more, the professionals will guide you as to what can stay and what kitchen features should be left in 2010.
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Federal regulators don’t collect much data about the heights of vehicles’ hoods.
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The new looks provides up to 12 combinations for game day gear — with gold or white tops, and options for gold, white or black pants, along with gold or white helmets.
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Families, friends and members of the community cheered for about 50 children during the parade, some decked out in Viking helmets and capes, while others sported the blue and yellow colors of the Swedish flag with floral crowns in their hair.
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Such strategies include building green roofs and courtyards to help with shading and air circulation, and using dense materials such as concrete or brick that can stabilize indoor temperatures in heat.
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The heat wave sweeping across the country will hit several World Cup locations, including New Jersey, Kansas City, and Philadelphia, where stadiums lack roofs and air-conditioning.
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From elaborate Persian rugs to minimalist sisal floor coverings to bold maximalist styles, there is something fit for every home.
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Incorporating softer pieces, such as rugs, upholstered pieces, and window coverings, is a critical step that helps with sound control and creates an enveloping atmosphere.
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“Lids.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lids. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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