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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
Even microwave-safe glass items may come with lids that are not microwave safe, so be sure to check each item before using.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
Clear bins with lids are ideal for keeping these toys clean and dry.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2025
Another three topped a case of lids.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Snap-on lids make overnight dry brining easy and transportation from kitchen to grill accident-proof.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
For example, drink lids or 'Stop Topps' work well in tandem with testing strips to help make sure people can drink safely.
—Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Oct. 2025
Half-gallon containers labeled as Vanilla Ice Cream actually contain Publix Rich & Creamy French Vanilla Ice Cream with mismatched French Vanilla container lids.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Several food containers in the reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler were open or missing lids.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
They’re also offered without lids for $280 — the most affordable pieces in the collection.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
Clear bins with lids are ideal for keeping these toys clean and dry.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2025
Another three topped a case of lids.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Snap-on lids make overnight dry brining easy and transportation from kitchen to grill accident-proof.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
For example, drink lids or 'Stop Topps' work well in tandem with testing strips to help make sure people can drink safely.
—Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Oct. 2025
Half-gallon containers labeled as Vanilla Ice Cream actually contain Publix Rich & Creamy French Vanilla Ice Cream with mismatched French Vanilla container lids.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Several food containers in the reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler were open or missing lids.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
They’re also offered without lids for $280 — the most affordable pieces in the collection.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lids
Noun
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Edge finishes are kept thin so tops stay flat.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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Best Early Amazon Black Friday Fashion Deals The fashion category includes impressive deals on shoes, leggings, tops, bags, coats, and even jewelry.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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We were supposed to be spies with hats.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Especially coats and other winter clothing and accessories likes hats and gloves for all sizes and ages and blankets.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Best Bedding and Bath Deals This weekend, shoppers will find hundreds of deals in the bed-and-bath categories, including duvet covers, reversible quilts, blackout curtains, bath mats, towels, and so much more.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
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The magazine did two covers, one with Bailey’s dog, Benson.—
Choire Sicha,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Spectrum offers wide availability, fast speeds and straightforward month-to-month pricing with no data caps or annual contracts.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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For years, limited flights, visitor caps, and steep environmental fees kept Fernando de Noronha notoriously difficult to access, especially for international travelers.—
Carla Vianna,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The researchers also wore hoods and gloves when possible during field ops.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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And now Orange Mound is one of the most violent hoods in Memphis, Tennessee.—
Jayson Buford,
Rolling Stone,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Lime and makers of personal e-scooters encourage using helmets, and Lime has launched campaigns in some cities to tell riders to wear headgear.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Nov. 2025
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Children and teens are riding models capable of speeds exceeding 30 mph, often without helmets, training or a full understanding of the risks.—
Justin Assioun,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Aerial footage showed the destruction wrought by the twister, with roofs ripped off buildings, some of them reduced to rubble.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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The homes in Yuba County will have metal roofs supported by wood trusses.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The collections, which encompass furnishing fabrics, wall coverings and trimmings, mark his second collaboration with the global lifestyle brand headquartered in Thailand.—
Bambina Wise,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Footage shared by the Harvard Police Department shows two individuals in the building wearing face coverings.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Lids.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lids. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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