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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Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2026
Be sure the lid is tightly sealed to limit exposure to air, moisture, and bacteria.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2026
Clear out your entire cabinet and match up lids with their corresponding bottoms.
—Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
Mike Leigh has lifted the lid — ever so slightly — on his typically secretive next feature.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The co-branded visors can be fitted to Race-R Pro, Aeron GP and Aeron lids, generally suited for track use.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2026
Be sure the lid is tightly sealed to limit exposure to air, moisture, and bacteria.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2026
Clear out your entire cabinet and match up lids with their corresponding bottoms.
—Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
Mike Leigh has lifted the lid — ever so slightly — on his typically secretive next feature.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 11 Feb. 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 15 Feb. 2026.
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