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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as in hats

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 Ensure that the lids fit securely on your trash and recycling bins. —

Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026 Gone are the mint-and-pink lids that became a recent staple among San Diego kids (and some adults) and were easily identifiable even in packed stadiums. —

Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026 Some have straw lids, like the YETI Rambler mug or the Stanley Quencher Flowstate Tumbler, while others have wide openings or cap designs, like the CamelBak Chute Mag water bottle. —

Claire Peltier, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026 Think hydrated glass-like skin, neon liner, celestial gems, chrome lids, and more. —

Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026 Look for other accessories such as chopping cups and pitchers that attach to the hand blender, lids and whisks. —

Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026 Other tips include not leaving pet food outside, not touching or feeding free-roaming animals, keeping yard landscaping trimmed, keeping lids on trash containers, and closing home crawlspaces. —

Julie Sharp, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026 For example, the official city yard waste carts, which have bright green lids and are available for purchase, can hold up to 200 pounds of weight, while all other containers or bundles have a 50 pound weight limit. —

Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026 Keep your eyes slightly downcast in photos, as if whatever’s behind those lids has a story to tell. —

Emily Menez, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2026

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Noun

The crop can be harvested at anytime, but most gardeners leave bulbs in the ground until the tops decline and flop over.

— Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
One mile east of Forest Park, the veggie-forward restaurant Vicia showcases produce like turnip greens, carrot tops, or other underutilized vegetables.

— Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 10 Apr. 2026