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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
They are packaged in plastic trays with clear plastic lids, the USFDA added.
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Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
These containers from Ikea are economical and compatible with the cutting board lids to the left.
—Emily Johnson, Bon Appétit, 5 Dec. 2024
Ikea 365+ Cutting Board $5 Ikea These clever cutting boards from Ikea also function as lids for leftovers or prep containers (see the containers that go with them pictured to the right).
—Emily Johnson, Bon Appétit, 5 Dec. 2024
Rain barrel accessories, like tubing, lids, and spigots, can also be damaged by cold weather, while metal rain barrels won’t function once temperatures drop below freezing.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2024
This also goes for any containers or lids that no longer have mates.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2024
Adhere the paper circles to the 12 tin lids and fill the tins with treats or small gifts.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024
Each key is made of pickle jar lids.
—Bryan West, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
For better results, use tight-fitting lids or covers that can lock in moisture and heat.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2024
Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
These containers from Ikea are economical and compatible with the cutting board lids to the left.
—Emily Johnson, Bon Appétit, 5 Dec. 2024
Ikea 365+ Cutting Board $5 Ikea These clever cutting boards from Ikea also function as lids for leftovers or prep containers (see the containers that go with them pictured to the right).
—Emily Johnson, Bon Appétit, 5 Dec. 2024
Rain barrel accessories, like tubing, lids, and spigots, can also be damaged by cold weather, while metal rain barrels won’t function once temperatures drop below freezing.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2024
This also goes for any containers or lids that no longer have mates.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2024
Adhere the paper circles to the 12 tin lids and fill the tins with treats or small gifts.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024
Each key is made of pickle jar lids.
—Bryan West, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
For better results, use tight-fitting lids or covers that can lock in moisture and heat.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lids
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Cohen would dress up, donning his father’s button-down jackets from the 1960s, along with fisherman hats.R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Accessories Bring It All Together Accessories, like scarves, hats, footwear, colorful tights, bold boots, and gloves, don’t have to be plainly functional.Andrea Bossi, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
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The parting of ways caps off a year of momentous and often unexpected designer comings and goings at the likes of Chanel, Celine, Dries Van Noten, Fendi, Alberta Ferretti, Missoni, Helmut Lang and others.Miles Socha, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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The parting of ways caps off a year of momentous and often unexpected designer comings and goings at the likes of Chanel, Celine, Dries Van Noten, Fendi, Alberta Ferretti, Missoni, Helmut Lang and others.Miles Socha, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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This year, Notre Dame’s gold helmets will clash with the Indiana Hoosiers’ crimson and cream in a first-round game that will not only be to advance in the playoffs but also for home state supremacy.Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
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The BFFs attended an equestrian team dressage event in style, each donning matching riding helmets, jackets, white pants and coordinated sunglasses.Gil Macias, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Lids.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lids. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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