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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Paula Disbrowe, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 May 2026
In the past, White House officials have turned to Saudi Arabia to keep a lid on gas prices.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
They were packed into a leather case with a lid.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
Use a microwave-safe shield, lid, or paper towel.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
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Noun
Place grate on grill or smoker and cover, positioning vent on lid as far from heat source as possible.
—Paula Disbrowe, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 May 2026
In the past, White House officials have turned to Saudi Arabia to keep a lid on gas prices.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
They were packed into a leather case with a lid.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
Use a microwave-safe shield, lid, or paper towel.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
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“Lid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lid. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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