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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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2025
The seven-year lid on Wells' balance sheet growth was precipitated by the bank's past misdeeds, such as its notorious fake accounts scandal in the 2010s.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 4 June 2025
Transfer peaches and their juices to a clean 2-quart glass dish or bowl with a transparent lid (to allow the sunlight in).
—Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 2 June 2025
The large cup has a 24-ounce capacity, a flip lid or a straw for easier drinking.
—Christopher Murray
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, 24 May 2025
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Noun
The Flower Arrangement Won't Last As Long Now, while toilet tank water is generally at least somewhat sanitary, there’s still the potential for it to be contaminated by waste—especially when the tank lid is left open, allowing all sorts of germs and bacteria to enter the toilet tank water.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2025
The seven-year lid on Wells' balance sheet growth was precipitated by the bank's past misdeeds, such as its notorious fake accounts scandal in the 2010s.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 4 June 2025
Transfer peaches and their juices to a clean 2-quart glass dish or bowl with a transparent lid (to allow the sunlight in).
—Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 2 June 2025
The large cup has a 24-ounce capacity, a flip lid or a straw for easier drinking.
—Christopher Murray
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, 24 May 2025
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“Lid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lid. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.
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