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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
For storage space there’s a relatively shallow bin on top of the center console, along with a much larger, deeper storage area under the console’s hinged lid.
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Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
The double-wall vacuum insulation keeps drinks cold longer and the straw lid has a molded-in-stopper that holds the straw in place.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 3 July 2025
This set of Weck’s 743 jars comes with two glass jars and lids, and their medium capacity is just right for mixing cold drinks.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
Directions Muddle 1/3 cup fresh blueberries in the bottom of a jar with a screw-top lid.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2025
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Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
The double-wall vacuum insulation keeps drinks cold longer and the straw lid has a molded-in-stopper that holds the straw in place.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 3 July 2025
This set of Weck’s 743 jars comes with two glass jars and lids, and their medium capacity is just right for mixing cold drinks.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
Directions Muddle 1/3 cup fresh blueberries in the bottom of a jar with a screw-top lid.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for lid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lid
Noun
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For the cover of the July 21, 2025, issue, the artist Joost Swarte portrays how New Yorkers have been feeling in the midst of a heat wave.—
Françoise Mouly,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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And the very thought of chucking a book into the garbage simply because of its unsightly cover, or lack thereof, is a cardinal sin.—
Peter Wortsman
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Lucy Bronze is another who wears many leadership hats.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
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Dana Goldberg at Skydance put my name in the hat, and then Gina and I talked before, during and after.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
5 July 2025
Noun
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The first came in the top of the fourth when Buehler walked Josh Lowe and served up a two-run home run to Ha-Seong Kim, his first of the season to put the Rays ahead 2-1.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
11 July 2025
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The bra’s clever design features a full-coverage scoop-neck, thick straps, and a low back that can be worn under different types of tops.—
Alyssa Brascia,
People.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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The Comcast data caps aren't quite dead yet because customers with caps have to switch to a new plan to get unlimited data.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
14 July 2025
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Lending caps and Medicaid cuts in the new law will likely raise costs for students, higher education experts say.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Additional violations included grease accumulation on the exhaust hood, behind cooking equipment and near the water heater.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
3 July 2025
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Sitting inside were two figures in white, pointed hoods.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
Noun
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When the broadcast returned the next half inning, Plouffe was wearing an oversized helmet, which led to more laughter.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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In the photos, he is seen smiling and posing with a bear in the background while wearing a motorcycle helmet.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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The color palette is bold, the marble is patterned, and the restaurant is located on the roof for panoramic views of the island.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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The indoor restaurant at La Terrasse – set under a retractable roof with seating for up to 60 – is equally charming.—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Lid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lid. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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