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as in hats
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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 lids
The co-branded visors can be fitted to Race-R Pro, Aeron GP and Aeron lids, generally suited for track use.
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Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2026
Clear out your entire cabinet and match up lids with their corresponding bottoms.
—Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
Both prevent splatters by covering your food items, with microwave-safe lids fitting more snugly onto containers.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
Long, spider-lashes were glued over a smoky blue and black shadow on the lids and around the eyes.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
Desk Organizers Turn a collection of small container lids into practical desk organizers.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
Cornflower extract and castor oil soothe and moisturize lids and lashes, while silky silicones help obliterate stubborn makeup.
—Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 31 Jan. 2026
They’re also offered without lids for $280 — the most affordable pieces in the collection.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
If the primary issue is excess skin in the upper lids and puffiness in the lower lids, then upper and lower blepharoplasty would be the most effective solution.
—Carlos Wolf, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2026
Clear out your entire cabinet and match up lids with their corresponding bottoms.
—Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
Both prevent splatters by covering your food items, with microwave-safe lids fitting more snugly onto containers.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
Long, spider-lashes were glued over a smoky blue and black shadow on the lids and around the eyes.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
Desk Organizers Turn a collection of small container lids into practical desk organizers.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
Cornflower extract and castor oil soothe and moisturize lids and lashes, while silky silicones help obliterate stubborn makeup.
—Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 31 Jan. 2026
They’re also offered without lids for $280 — the most affordable pieces in the collection.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
If the primary issue is excess skin in the upper lids and puffiness in the lower lids, then upper and lower blepharoplasty would be the most effective solution.
—Carlos Wolf, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lids
Noun
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Pair them with boots, peasant tops, lightweight sweaters, and more.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2026
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After a few minutes, open the door and wipe the inside tops, bottom, and sides down with a clean cloth.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Her mother has also influenced her teaching approach as Couch has taken on a role beyond just educating, bringing her daughter’s clothes to school and buying winter hats and socks for her students.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
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Volunteers donned coats and hats to pass out food.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Album covers were designed to outlive charts.—
Sudhir Gupta,
Rolling Stone,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Boston Fire Department says the manhole covers were recently replaced, designed to catch themselves after releasing pressure instead of flying into the air.—
Brandon Truitt,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Shares plunged last week as more than $1 trillion was wiped from the market caps of Big Tech companies amid concerns over the scale of AI spending and questions over returns.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Removable end caps allow for easy removal and installation, without disassembling the entire heavy-duty system.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There are two cantilevered fireplaces with copper hoods.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Priests with brown cloaks and long hoods walked through it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Along with the car show there will be music, food and vendors selling items ranging from cars, car parts and accessories to key chains and helmets.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Guests could experience the NFL Museum to explore the evolution of the league and see trophies, Hall of Fame busts, crystal team helmets and historic shoes and jerseys.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
Updated February 5,
Sacbee.com,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Many parishioners live within walking distance of their churches and generations of West Siders have been baptized and married under their roofs.—
Dan Horn,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Feb. 2026
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As Parade Park deteriorated, its dwindling number of residents complained of lack of maintenance and issues such as leaking roofs and black mold.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
4 Feb. 2026
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In Denver, City Council members soon will consider a local measure that would attempt to ban ICE agents (and other officers) from wearing face coverings.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
8 Feb. 2026
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City leaders are looking into if the coverings prevent lifeguards from properly keeping the shores safe.—
Michele Gile,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Lids.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lids. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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