lids

noun

plural of lid
1
as in tops
a piece placed over an open container to hold in, protect, or conceal its contents I had to get a screwdriver to pry the lid off of the paint can

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2
as in hats
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 lids Suddenly, cheeks, lips, and lids could all receive a wash of color with a simple swipe, making a coordinated makeup look considerably easier to pull together. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026 There are lots of brands that have worked to give us beautiful soft mattes that glide onto lids and don’t feel patchy or heavy like their previous counterparts. — Elle Turner, Glamour, 28 Aug. 2026 Each one is see-through, so all the contents are organized but still in view, and the lids feature grooves for secure stacking. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2026 Edges chip easily, so visually scan the inside of lids and the underside to guarantee everything is intact. — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, donning night-vision giggles, Knoxville gleefully attacks them with trash can lids and tasers. — Tim Grierson, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026 Take advantage of the markdowns and stock up on extra lids, straws, and gaskets. — Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026 Make sure your trash cans have tight-fitting lids, and always clean well when eating outdoors. — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026 Color Other than aesthetics or organization, there is no need to have silicone stretch lids in multiple colors. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lids
  1. tops
  2. hats
  3. covers
  4. caps
  5. hoods
  6. helmets
  7. roofs
  8. coverings
Noun
  • The orange and red blobs in the satellite view above show storms with the coldest and tallest cloud tops that are likely raining.
    — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Cover loosely with cloths and let rise again; when dough has risen, place pans in preheated 350-degree oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until tops of loaves are light brown.
    — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of tops
Noun
  • The grand prize includes the ultimate Front Yard Beer Hall experience with the larger 15-foot-tall inflatable beer hall, an inflatable bar counter and furniture, plus Octoberfest hats, t-shirts and koozies.
    — Mike Snider, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Attendees arrived sporting Malört T-shirts, jerseys, hats shaped like the bottle and Malört-themed costumes, including the Mandalorian and pope.
    — Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of hats
Noun
  • These include styles made of hardwood and kiln-fired frames as well as easy-to-clean upholstery and covers.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Color color color Another month of books, another month of book covers.
    — Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of covers
Noun
  • The average earnings growth of Nifty 50 companies was 11% in the June quarter, while mid-caps reported 31% growth from a year ago, according to data shared with CNBC by Indian broking firm Ambit Capital.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Most videos across the network were titled with the name of a Democratic politician, followed by an all-caps verb highlighting a negative economic story, a recent scandal, or alleged corruption.
    — Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of caps
Noun
  • Perovskites, meanwhile, offer the possibility of lightweight and potentially flexible solar layers that could conform to roofs, hoods and other body panels.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
  • In surveillance video provided by police, two young men wearing hoodies, with their hoods up, and surgical-style face masks, are seen quickly ambling down the sidewalk.
    — Lincoln Anderson, New York Daily News, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of hoods
Noun
  • Those white helmets will look quite natural for the IMG Academy QB.
    — Jeff Sentell, AJC.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Additionally, helmets should be removed during breaks and ice towels and spray bottles filled with ice water should be provided.
    — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of helmets
Noun
  • While solar roofs are not new, Hongqi’s approach replaces conventional crystalline silicon cells with thin and flexible perovskite photovoltaic materials.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Green roofs can be expensive to install, and researchers have found that not all plants perform well in those conditions.
    — Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of roofs
Noun
  • The temperamental weather conditions stemming from a looming storm had staff quickly setting up plastic coverings around the tent throughout Osaka’s conversation to protect from the oncoming rain.
    — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The thieves wore no disguises or face coverings according to a report by Vienna’s police department.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of coverings

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“Lids.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lids. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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