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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
Chicken wings that had been cooked the night before were being improperly cooled inside a bus tub with a tight-fitting lid in the walk-in cooler.
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Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2025
This all-in-one set includes two interchangeable lids: one with a super-soft silicone straw to teach straw-sipping skills and another with a Cheers360™ spoutless lid for learning to drink from any edge.
—Toby Rose, Parents, 22 May 2025
Some tips: Easy cleaning: Consider using a container that’s easy to clean, such as one with a removable lid and without too many hard-to-reach crevices.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 20 May 2025
To brew, simply open the machine by twisting the lock on the lid, choose a capsule, and press the button.
—Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 24 May 2025
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Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2025
This all-in-one set includes two interchangeable lids: one with a super-soft silicone straw to teach straw-sipping skills and another with a Cheers360™ spoutless lid for learning to drink from any edge.
—Toby Rose, Parents, 22 May 2025
Some tips: Easy cleaning: Consider using a container that’s easy to clean, such as one with a removable lid and without too many hard-to-reach crevices.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 20 May 2025
To brew, simply open the machine by twisting the lock on the lid, choose a capsule, and press the button.
—Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lid
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The cover features college legends like Reggie Bush, Denard Robinson, Tim Tebow, mascots, and more current college football stars like Clemson’s Cade Klubnik, Notre Dame’s Jeremiyah Love, and Penn State’s Nick Singleton.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The hinge mechanism of this print is stiff enough that the screen cover can be lifted partway without flopping back down.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2025
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The jewel was presented in a velvet case with a hat pin featuring the Austrian Imperial Warrant, most likely dating back to 1868, which reflects the piece’s imperial legacy.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
30 May 2025
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To make things even more bizarre, the hat was not mentioned at all in the scene, either by Seema or by a confused passerby.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
30 May 2025
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Nate Lewis had four hits and three RBIs, including the tiebreaker in the top of the ninth. Crespi 4, Mater Dei 3: Mikey Martinez hit a three-run home run and Jackson Eisenhauer threw two hits of shutout relief with four strikeouts.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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The rubber dots and grips on the top and bottom of the stool provide extra stability, giving me peace of mind.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
4 June 2025
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If Ramsey is dealt after June 1, the salary cap hit can be spread across two seasons, costing about $6.7 million in 2025 and about $17.6 million in 2026.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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For the best effects, opt for a cap, comb, or helmet from a reputable manufacturer.—
Kristine Thomason,
Vogue,
26 May 2025
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Companies must demand transparency, audit everything and treat AI like any great product—know what’s under the hood.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Back in her old ‘hood, June pauses outside a shop window.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
27 May 2025
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Francisco Lindor #12 of the New York Mets hands Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers his helmet in the second inning during Game One of the Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on October 13, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Tommy Hilfiger logo placement will grace technical gear such as the driver's suit, helmet and race car for the new Cadillac Formula 1 team, which was created by TWG Motorsports and General Motors.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Additionally, there will be communal areas, roof terraces, floating gardens, and lots of greenery throughout.—
Adam Williams
May 28,
New Atlas,
28 May 2025
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At the stable after the practice run, under fans suspended from its gabled roof, soldiers washed down the horses.—
Tom Vanden Brook,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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“Lid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lid. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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