lids

noun

plural of lid
1
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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2
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 Residents are encouraged to use bear-resistant containers with lids latched, store garbage in a garage or shed until collection day, and put cans at the curb the morning of pickup rather than the night before. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026 Take advantage of the markdowns and stock up on extra lids, straws, and gaskets. — Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026 Glass, metal, and some enamel lids can all serve as the foundation for a decorative timepiece. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2026 Make sure your trash cans have tight-fitting lids, and always clean well when eating outdoors. — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026 The overhead compartments were damaged, with the lids torn off and strewn across the cabin floor along with the belongings of those onboard, according to news agency Viral Press. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026 Color Other than aesthetics or organization, there is no need to have silicone stretch lids in multiple colors. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026 Carpenter suggests applying it to vertical surfaces, or using soaked cotton balls in open glass jars (or poking holes in the lids to allow the fumes to escape). — The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lids
  1. tops
  2. hats
  3. covers
  4. caps
  5. hoods
  6. helmets
  7. roofs
  8. coverings
Noun
  • If the tops brown too quickly, loosely cover with foil during the final 15-20 minutes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Available as a single panel made to your exact measurements, it can be configured with everything from rod pockets and tab tops to back tabs or grommets depending on your space.
    — Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of tops
Noun
  • Coats, gloves, boots, and hats are often in critical need in winter, and comfortable clothing can be used all year.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026
  • In partnership with Tical Athletics and retailer Twnty-Two, the Wu-Tang Clan member has released an exclusive line of hats that echoes the rapper’s journey throughout the years.
    — Malik Davis, VIBE.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of hats
Noun
  • And if the sheets are sorted but the rest of the bed could use some attention, our guides to the best duvet covers and quilts can help there too.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Vogue's 2026 September issue is a nostalgic nod to one of its beloved covers of the past.
    — Morgan Evans, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of covers
Noun
  • Both StubHub and Vivid Seats mention price caps in their risk factors to their businesses in their most recent 10-K reports.
    — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Earlier this month, the company promised to provide a means to detect songs made with its tech, and announced a rollout of download caps aimed at slowing the flood of AI songs onto streaming services.
    — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of caps
Noun
  • In that incident, teens dressed head-to-toe in black — some wearing hoods and masks — were seen throwing punches and hurling chairs as innocent bystanders sought safety.
    — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2026
  • Water rose over the hoods of vehicles parked near the river at the Comfort RV Resort.
    — Jesse Bedayn, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2026
Definition of hoods
Noun
  • Both Bell Fernandez and Lozano Bonilla were taken to the airport wearing bulletproof vests and helmets flanked by tight security, local media reported.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Accessories include made-to-measure apparel, helmets, driving gloves, key holders and luggage customized to each car.
    — Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of helmets
Noun
  • In the central English town of Stourbridge, where a huge blaze started Thursday, TV footage showed the fires consuming houses, with many left without roofs as flames burned inside the charred walls.
    — Angela Charlton, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Timber roofs, wood floors and interior framing in historic buildings are extremely vulnerable to fire and can let fire jump building to building, but the load-bearing masonry shell often survives.
    — Giorgia Giardina, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of roofs
Noun
  • The grants help pay for home improvements like upgrading roof coverings, retrofitting doors and windows, and reinforcing connections between walls and roofs.
    — Jaclyn de Medicci Bruneau, Sun Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026
  • This includes no photography or cell phone use, as well as the removal of facial coverings and hats.
    — Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of coverings

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