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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
Clean lids were found stored in a bus tub that had food debris accumulated in it, and a dirty lid was found on a clean dish storage rack.
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Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2025
The nesting design, airtight clear lids, and floral and bird designs are all reminiscent of vintage Pyrex.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025
The laptop feels pleasantly premium, thanks in no small part to this metal lid design.
—Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 22 Mar. 2025
This led to the iteration of smokey copper lids by celebrity makeup artist Katrina Klein above—and my seasonal fixation was born.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
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Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2025
The nesting design, airtight clear lids, and floral and bird designs are all reminiscent of vintage Pyrex.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025
The laptop feels pleasantly premium, thanks in no small part to this metal lid design.
—Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 22 Mar. 2025
This led to the iteration of smokey copper lids by celebrity makeup artist Katrina Klein above—and my seasonal fixation was born.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lid
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Reuters video from near Mandalay showed a multi-story building collapsing in on itself as the quake hit, sending around a dozen saffron-robed monks ducking for cover.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2025
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The advisory is in effect until 8 a.m. What to do if there is a frost advisory Frost advisories are issued from May to October (but can be extended if necessary) when temperatures, winds, and sky cover are favorable for frost development.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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In at least one retelling of Caine and Trump's first meeting in Iraq in 2018, the president has seemed to indicate Caine was wearing a red MAGA hat, something that would not be allowed under military rules.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2025
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Around the corner of the kitchen is a hat wall in a playful nod to the house's Texas roots, along with a minimalistic mudroom and laundry room.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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That offered just a brief snapshot into the warmth and generosity of an athlete who constantly inspires, though Tui’s bubbly, eccentric exterior belies her challenging and often traumatic journey to the top of international rugby.—
George Ramsay and Amanda Davies,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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In times of great uncertainty, regions that adapt, innovate and respond smartly to changing times rise to the top.—
Eric J. Gertler,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2025
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Having two players go early in the first round certainly would be another feather in James Franklin’s cap.—
Audrey Snyder,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Wildlife biologists in Nebraska remain concerned about the possibility of the deadly virus spreading through the huge numbers of the gray birds with red caps that congregate on the Platte River every spring.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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And by the way, those wild, wild horses aren't actually under the hood.—
Joe Salas,
New Atlas,
29 Mar. 2025
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The Analyst agent operates alongside the Researcher within the Copilot ecosystem but with a different approach under the hood.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The Texas native Ashton Jeanty would look awfully good with a star on his helmet, for example.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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Fry Helmet: Forged from the iconic French Fry box, this enchanted helmet is rumored to protect you from friends stealing your last fry.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
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What emerges is a classic brick Colonial Revival, with shuttered, paned windows, roof twinned by chimneys, and perfect little dormers.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
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Through February, about 29,000 homeowners received grants to strengthen or replace their roofs, or to install impact-resistant doors, windows, or storm shutters.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Lid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lid. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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