lids

plural of lid

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Recent Examples of lids Remove any metal bands or lids, and give the jar an overall inspection—if it's cracked, chipped, or damaged, don't use it. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 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 The lids of the pressure cookers can be opened too soon, allowing hot contents to escape and possibly burn users. Jenna Anderson, Health, 10 Oct. 2025 The set comes with a 12-inch, 10-inch and eight-inch pan, and each come with lids. Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025 Finally de-clutter your cabinets and fridge with the help of handy containers—that actually have their lids (for now, anyway). Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025 Miuyhji 24-Piece Spice Jars Organize your collection of herbs and spices with this jar set that contains 24 four-ounce glass spice jars, one spice grinder, 24 shaker lids, 24 bamboo lids, and a stainless steel funnel. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 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
  • Baggy jeans, butterfly clips, cropped halter tops, and flip phones have made a full-fledged return.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Last season, the Warriors were tops in the NBA with ticket revenue of more than $5 million per game.
    Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • From hats to jerseys to bomber jackets, lots of the Blue Jays gear nodded to those previous World Series trips.
    Eric Koreen, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
  • She was seen sporting camo hats, the Harris campaign's answer to red MAGA caps.
    Jay Stahl, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Earlier images of the Sichuan showed the catapult covers removed and a radar array installed, signs that the vessel was nearing sea trial readiness.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
  • This modular couch comes with four pieces, all covered in super soft, easy-zip covers that are machine-washable.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The hefty glass bottles and their caps, which evoke the vibrant solidity of terrazzo, reflect the approach.
    Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Per a staff report, that final regulation could include caps on the number of such rentals in the city, mandatory inspections of STRs, limits on the number STRs operated by individuals, and various limits on parking and the number of occupants.
    The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Their hoods are covered with special plugs where 2,200 corals grown at the Miami Native Coral Lab in Allapattah will be screwed in.
    Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Some hoods have indicator lights to signal when filters need to be changed.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Organizers had earlier urged the crowd to remain peaceful as Coast Guard officers in helmets stood watch near the gate.
    Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Organizers urged protesters to remain peaceful, as a line of Coast Guard officers in helmets watched from just outside the entrance.
    Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Rainwater harvesting systems collect water from the roofs of nearby homes, while solar panels power the irrigation system.
    Kathleen Toner, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Their roofs were in fairly good condition.
    Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Instead of huddling around benches at bus stops with modest coverings above, the first Metro Express passengers waited at fully sheltered platforms at hangar-like BRT stations.
    Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Lady Jessica, a member of the powerful Bene Gesserit sisterhood, is often seen in veils and face coverings.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025

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