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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
The glossy, vegan shadows light up the lids with microfine glitter that sparkles in festive hues.
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
The company is offering free replacement lids.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 13 Dec. 2024
The commission said that exposure to heat and torque can cause the lids’ threads to shrink, leading to the lid detaching during use and creating a burn risk.
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 13 Dec. 2024
The drinkware brand posted instructions on how to identify models and replace lids on a recall website.
—Karina Tsui, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
The company has received 91 reports worldwide about the lids coming loose while in use, leading to 38 burn injuries.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2024
And then his lids came down again and the beautiful voice continued relentlessly.
—Negar Azimi, The New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2024
The company has reported 91 instances globally of lids coming loose during use, resulting in 38 burn injuries.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Dec. 2024
They are packaged in plastic trays with clear plastic lids, the USFDA added.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
Jenny Berg, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
The company is offering free replacement lids.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 13 Dec. 2024
The commission said that exposure to heat and torque can cause the lids’ threads to shrink, leading to the lid detaching during use and creating a burn risk.
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 13 Dec. 2024
The drinkware brand posted instructions on how to identify models and replace lids on a recall website.
—Karina Tsui, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
The company has received 91 reports worldwide about the lids coming loose while in use, leading to 38 burn injuries.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2024
And then his lids came down again and the beautiful voice continued relentlessly.
—Negar Azimi, The New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2024
The company has reported 91 instances globally of lids coming loose during use, resulting in 38 burn injuries.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Dec. 2024
They are packaged in plastic trays with clear plastic lids, the USFDA added.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lids
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Shari Lewis’s beloved 1960’s lamb puppet has solidified a space in our dog’s lives, from seasonal outfits, to jumbo versions, to tiny birthday hats, and even entire boxes of different sized lambs.Annemarie Dooling, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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In a later video update, Seeley said the terrifying figure is in fact two life-size dolls, with the grinning figure resting her head on another female statue, each dressed in jewels, gowns and hats.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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But should investors really be ignoring small caps in 2025?Bret Kenwell, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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In a year where markets have generated robust returns, the gains in small caps have largely seemed to go unnoticed.Bret Kenwell, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The cylindrical style of the lens is classic, looks sharp, and fits well with a variety of helmets.Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
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Ages twelve and up are welcome and participants must bring their helmets and bicycles.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Lids.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lids. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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