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 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 Suction lids turn any bowl into a storage container. —

ABC News, 16 June 2026 Use containers with tight-fitting lids to prevent spills in case they are knocked over. —

Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 June 2026 Your eyes dart behind closed lids. —

Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026 Be sure that the jars are free of nicks and cracks, and the lids aren't dented or rusted. —

Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026 Each bowl is microwave-safe and dishwasher-safe; the lids can be washed in the dishwasher on the top rack. —

Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026 Her otherwise warm and neutral makeup is given intensity with a wash of forest green across and beyond her lids, where her curly tendrils just happen to hit. —

Marci Robin, Allure, 8 June 2026 Guests can also order customized barrel heads, or lids, to take home. —

Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026

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Square-neck tanks, halter tops, delicate camisoles, and more all offer variety for your travel look.

— Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
And who could forget those revealing halter tops, Ashley’s piece-y crown braid, or Mary Kate’s paparazzi-worthy red lip?

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 13 June 2026