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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
Coasters Repurpose a small plastic container lid as a coaster for a hot or cold drink.
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Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
In the winter, warmer air sits above the valley level and colder air lowers to the valley floor, creating a lid that traps the fog, frequently for days or weeks.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
The front lid appears to be barely hanging on by a thread, with cuts and gashes throughout.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
Then remove the lid of the Dutch oven and bake for another 15 minutes.
—Literary Hub, 4 Feb. 2026
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Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
In the winter, warmer air sits above the valley level and colder air lowers to the valley floor, creating a lid that traps the fog, frequently for days or weeks.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
The front lid appears to be barely hanging on by a thread, with cuts and gashes throughout.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
Then remove the lid of the Dutch oven and bake for another 15 minutes.
—Literary Hub, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lid
Noun
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The cover of the book shows a photo of Annemarie Greipel, one that her daughter Nina took, sporting her signature pink-purple hair and surrounded by German desserts.—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Feb. 2026
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It’s designed to resemble a stick of butter, down to the wax-paper jacket, cheerful blue type, and Kerrygold-yellow cover.—
The Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Guests are instructed to remove all garments with the exception of gloves, socks, underwear, a hat and face mask before heading into a -72°F room where for 20 seconds guests stand before entering a -167°F chamber for three minutes.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Olympians – athletes at the top of their sport and in prime health – are idolized and often viewed as superhuman.—
Emily Hemendinger,
The Conversation,
13 Feb. 2026
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Following the rally, Larson and Jeffries left for a fundraising dinner at The Foundry restaurant at the top of the Hartford Steam Boiler building, a frequent location for fundraisers when then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi came to town.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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That has led, in part, to some talk of a salary cap and a potential lockout perhaps erasing the entire 2027 season.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Now surrounded by trendy cafés selling matcha lattes, his boutique is filled to the brim with hunting jackets, tuxedos, dress shoes and tweed caps.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Some relied on layers and keeping hoods up, while others said their mindset made all the difference.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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The trench doubles as a raincoat and features a detachable hood to keep your hair safe and sound on drizzly days.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Bloom was photographed inside the suite talking to Graves, Foxx, and Mike Majlak while wearing an orange and black Raising Cane football helmet on his head.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
11 Feb. 2026
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Heraskevych has been fighting to compete in the helmet, which features images of the Ukrainian athletes who either died fighting or were killed in attacks.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
11 Feb. 2026
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Investigators also removed a camera from the roof of the home.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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These improvements can include a new roof, replacing siding or replacing mechanical equipment, Bistodeau said.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Lid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lid. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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