plural lids
Examples of lid in a Sentence
Noun
I had to get a screwdriver to pry the lid off of the paint can.
as he left the field, the pitcher tipped his lid to the cheering crowd
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Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
4 July 2026
Close the lid and cook for 30–40 minutes, depending on packet size and grill temperature.
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Staff,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
The lid at the exterior garbage dumpster was open at the time of inspection.
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Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
july 3,
Sacbee.com,
3 July 2026
Leave the lid open to allow the garbage can to air-dry in the sun.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
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Noun
Another method is to cut off oxygen to the fire by using a snuffing lid, then let the fire burn out naturally.
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Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
4 July 2026
Close the lid and cook for 30–40 minutes, depending on packet size and grill temperature.
—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
The lid at the exterior garbage dumpster was open at the time of inspection.
—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
july 3,
Sacbee.com,
3 July 2026
Leave the lid open to allow the garbage can to air-dry in the sun.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for lid
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“Lid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lid. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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