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as in hat
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 lid
They were packed into a leather case with a lid.
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
The glossy enamel finish is both durable and stylish, while the tight-fitting lid helps lock in heat and moisture.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2026
Several employee beverages were without lids on the storage rack.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 15, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
Add lid and chill at least 4 hours.
—Jed Portman, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
The glossy enamel finish is both durable and stylish, while the tight-fitting lid helps lock in heat and moisture.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2026
Several employee beverages were without lids on the storage rack.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 15, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
Add lid and chill at least 4 hours.
—Jed Portman, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lid
Noun
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Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover star Tiffany Haddish shows some leg in a chic, black gown at the SI Illustrated Swimsuit Social Club on May 15 in New York City.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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Inside, vintage Jet magazine covers, family heirlooms, and historic photographs create an intimate space where food, memory, and community come together.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
Noun
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In part, this was because Riley, who is fifty-five, wore a gargantuan, lumpy tomato-red felt hat with a wide brim, like the cowboy hat worn by Quick Draw McGraw in the old Hanna-Barbera cartoons.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Bathrooms boast soaking tubs and double shower heads, and closets contain straw beach totes, hats, and a yoga mat for use while on property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Additional images showed an unknown number of snakes curled on top of one another inside a large crate that was placed in the back of an officer’s vehicle.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Recently, marinated, raw tuna cubes sat on top of a creamy hazelnut and bean pure while a fatty pork jowl was balanced by a tart salsa verde and sprigs of purslane.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Georgia governor has signed a bill that expands the state’s medical cannabis program, easing access to cannabis vapes and removing the THC potency cap.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Prettygarden 2-Piece Button-Down Top and Palazzo Pants Set From the airport to sightseeing to dinner reservations, this cute two-piece set with a button-down cap-sleeve blouse and palazzo pants is fit for your entire itinerary.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
Noun
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All of the suspects were dressed head-to-toe in black, with some wearing hoods and masks.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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The dress had a hood attached that acted as a veil; when Taylor removed it, the dress transformed into an off-the-shoulder stunner.—
Julie Tremaine,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Crosby stretched off to the side with no helmet or jersey as practice began.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Muncy immediately tapped his helmet to challenge the call and was rewarded with a walk when ABS showed it off the plate.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
20 May 2026
Noun
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The second major change is that a swath of the roof was removed, creating an expansive courtyard and open-air entrance and lobby area, which feels right for the location and, again, cuts down on the air conditioning.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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Their plight bears similarities to a leaking roof.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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“Lid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lid. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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