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as in hat
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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 lid
Each bowl features a lid with the brand’s iconic starburst design and signature instant-seal technology, which ensures your food stays fresh.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2024
Occasionally douse with water or leave the lid off during a rainstorm.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 16 Dec. 2024
Beyond driver action, the tool includes a pry bar for opening lids, lifting nails, serving as a box cutter and more.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 24 Dec. 2024
Editor’s tip: This should be applied to clean, makeup-free lids and brows every night.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 24 Dec. 2024
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2024
Occasionally douse with water or leave the lid off during a rainstorm.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 16 Dec. 2024
Beyond driver action, the tool includes a pry bar for opening lids, lifting nails, serving as a box cutter and more.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 24 Dec. 2024
Editor’s tip: This should be applied to clean, makeup-free lids and brows every night.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lid
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In a study that was featured on the cover of Science, this past September, the researchers showed that the worst-performing birds live for about a year on average, while the best performers survive to the age of three.Matthew Hutson, The New Yorker, 29 Dec. 2024
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This year alone, Tatum published a children’s book, starred in Netflix’s documentary series Starting 5 and landed on the cover of video game NBA 2K25.Justin Birnbaum, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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Scott began her retail career as a 19-year-old college dropout who hoped to provide fashionable hats to women receiving chemotherapy treatments.Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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With his yellowy eyes, sadistic laugh and coonskin hat, Farkus looked every bit the villain in this childhood favorite.Mike Miller, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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In previous cycles, Z-Scores above 7 coincided with the market cycle top.Leeor Shimron, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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The fact that the top of the roster is invested in playing is a cultural win in itself, but winning the actual game would provide a boost into the offseason.Austin Meek, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Rodgers is under contract with the Jets for next season, and is set to count for a $23 million cap hit.Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 2 Jan. 2025
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The growth factor and small caps fell slightly less than the value factor and large caps.Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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The vehicle had heavy damage to the front end and passenger side, a deflated right front tire and thick smoke coming from underneath the hood, according to police.Staff report, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
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But the space lacked the infrastructure for a restaurant and required lengthy buildouts, new plumbing and other operational necessities such as oven hoods and new air conditioners.Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Purdy looked to be in significant pain and took his helmet off moments after attempting to throw the ball.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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Researchers discover that radio signals inside football helmets cause brain damage.Filip Bondy, New York Daily News, 31 Dec. 2024
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Then there are also so many quintessential pop hits and Top 40 songs that blow it through the roof.Liza Lentini, SPIN, 27 Dec. 2024
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Avoid foods that stick to the roof of your mouth, such as peanut butter.Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Lid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lid. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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