as in package
a large amount of a material (such as hay or wool) that is pressed together tightly and often tied or wrapped
a bale of cotton/paper
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Recent Examples of bale
Midway through the film, a scene of cotton being harvested and shaped into a trailer-length bale is underscored by a deep grumbling that suggests machinery, and vocals that hint at spirit (original music by Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe).
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Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 1 Feb. 2025
Hay is scattered on the floor and bales of it sit in the corners of the barn, just out of reach from the queue which winds through it.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
The rescue centers said they have been overwhelmed with donations, including bales of hay, blankets and pet food.
—Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News, 11 Jan. 2025
Supima is solely grown in the United States, and each bale of cotton grown in the U.S. is assigned a Permanent Bale Identification (PBI) by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 2 Dec. 2024
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Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 1 Feb. 2025
Hay is scattered on the floor and bales of it sit in the corners of the barn, just out of reach from the queue which winds through it.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
The rescue centers said they have been overwhelmed with donations, including bales of hay, blankets and pet food.
—Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News, 11 Jan. 2025
Supima is solely grown in the United States, and each bale of cotton grown in the U.S. is assigned a Permanent Bale Identification (PBI) by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bale
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In the summer of 2022, the U.S. agreed to provide a massive package of military aid to Ukraine, including an advanced missile system that Biden withheld for months out of fear of drawing the U.S. deeper into the war.—
Simon Shuster/Kyiv,
TIME,
1 Mar. 2025
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Spain also provided aid to Ukraine outside of its defense spending commitments to NATO, as Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced during a recent visit to Kyiv that Madrid will provide Ukraine with a new military aid package worth $1.05 billion, according to Reuters.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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We were given very strict safety instructions on how to walk out to the helicopter, how to enter, and who sits where to balance the load.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Mar. 2025
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The company has already been at this for a while and has loads of patents to prove it, so what's new?—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 Mar. 2025
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However, everyone responds to it differently, and there may be risks for some people, such as the following: Common side effects: Water retention is common with the loading dose of creatine or when taken at high doses.—
Sarah Anzlovar, MS, RD,
Verywell Health,
27 Feb. 2025
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Minutes later, according to the warrant, Olejniczak was seen on the front door camera loading pets, luggage and belongings into a silver crossover SUV.—
Hanna Park,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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Investors have been keen to hear about each company’s next steps as competition ramps up for streaming subscribers and the traditional TV bundle bleeds customers.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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At its peak, the legacy cable bundle was in approximately 90% of all U.S. homes.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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Each of the Caliente Cantina Chicken options comes with a packet of Avocado Verde salsa, which is made of tomatillos, green chili peppers and avocado.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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The ink was made from state shampoo — clear-colored free shampoo in prison, usually in small packets — mixed with graphite from a pencil.—
Renea Baek Goddard,
Them,
21 Feb. 2025
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The trailer can carry the pack, or the pack can carry the trailer, providing the versatility to navigate variable terrain ranging from wide, meandering paths to rough talus ascents.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Mar. 2025
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Editor’s tip: If scent is a major trigger, these packs also come in calming lavender, a bright citrus, and a warm citrus and cedar mix.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
4 Mar. 2025
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On the supply chain front, President Donald Trump ’s tariff policies led companies to pull forward shipments into the U.S. , and some of those goods may end up in TJX’s hands if retailers need to offload them.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2025
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Trump released that shipment shortly after returning to office.—
Meg Kelly,
arkansasonline.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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The Matthews Board of Commissioners unanimously voted in August against draft legislation put together by other local governments to put a sales tax increase on the ballot to pay for transit.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 2025
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The incident occurred days before Wilhoite was set to fly to Indianapolis to help the coaching staff interview and evaluate draft prospects at the combine.—
Nick Kosmider,
The Athletic,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Bale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bale. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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