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 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

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Noun

The brand has tons of airy dresses, breezy tops, lightweight bottoms, and vacation-ready staples that feel elevated (without the designer price tag).

— Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026
In doing so, the clips render traditional bras extraordinarily versatile and allow for seamless wear beneath racerback tops, cap sleeves, and more styles.

— Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 9 July 2026

Definition of tops

Noun

Variety is celebrating the 2026 Emmy nominees who have appeared on the magazine’s covers, participated in Actors on Actors and the Awards Circuit Podcast.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 8 July 2026
Many of today's best kids mattresses are specifically designed for younger sleepers, with features like flippable firmness levels, washable covers, waterproof protection and low-emission materials.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 July 2026

Definition of covers

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People use all caps to indicate heightened emotion and avoid the formality of proper punctuation, which now seems stilted, even stern.

— Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
Many public service careers, now requiring graduate degrees, face lower borrowing caps, potentially making these vital professions inaccessible.

— Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 8 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

That means owners must have a license, registration, insurance and helmets.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
In the video, several workers wearing neon green and orange tops and donning helmets are seen working to add support in the area where the columns failed.

— Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

Definition of helmets

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This includes repairing leaky roofs, providing clean drinking water and improving security infrastructure at each of its campuses.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026
Remember, keep your grill away from the side of your house, under patio roofs or beneath someone else's balcony.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 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

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