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
Local farmer Frank Stoeber began spinning the ball in 1953, incorporating twine from the hay bales of 85 neighboring farmers.
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Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
Family Fun At Aamodt's Apple Farm on the southwest edge of Stillwater, kids love the seasonal goat farm, pedal tractors, hay wagon rides, and a hay bale maze.
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Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
28 Apr. 2026
Few players in this class love football more than this guy, a former hay bale toss champion.
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Mike Defabo,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Videos posted on social media showed a chaotic scene with hundreds of people gathered outside the fenced facility, climbing over hay bales and fencing while sheriff's deputies in gas masks deploy tear gas, with some activists being helped up from the ground.
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Quinn Clark,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
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Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
Family Fun At Aamodt's Apple Farm on the southwest edge of Stillwater, kids love the seasonal goat farm, pedal tractors, hay wagon rides, and a hay bale maze.
—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
28 Apr. 2026
Few players in this class love football more than this guy, a former hay bale toss champion.
—
Mike Defabo,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Videos posted on social media showed a chaotic scene with hundreds of people gathered outside the fenced facility, climbing over hay bales and fencing while sheriff's deputies in gas masks deploy tear gas, with some activists being helped up from the ground.
—
Quinn Clark,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bale
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While the streaming service recently eliminated its free trial directly through the site, customers who sign up for one of DirecTV’s Signature packages will get three months of Paramount+ Premium included at no cost.
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Included in the Distributed Digital Systems (DDiS) program package, the control system supervises and manages installations in the fields of energy, propulsion, diving safety and auxiliary systems.
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Depending on how full your washing machine is, add up to a cup of it to your regular load and get ready to see the difference.
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Like a true pal, a big pot of it in my refrigerator lightens my load, providing a nourishing meal my whole family loves at a moment’s notice.
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While requiring a fourth crew member, manual loading offers flexibility in ammunition handling and eliminates reliance on a mechanical autoloader.
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That is the piece that could change how loading docks operate.
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Opt for a fresh bundle of spinach, if possible, rather than a plastic container or bag, and consume it promptly to maintain its nutrient content.
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The first stage puts its payload inside an app bundle that impersonates real components built into macOS.
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The lobby’s retro Sweet N’ Glow Salon’s color scheme is as pink as a packet of Sweet N’ Low sugar substitute, complete with beehive hair dryers, vintage magazines, and a kitschy wig collection.
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Rotate the packets once during cooking for even heat distribution.
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The reserve Ticonderoga cup with rum, brandy and pineapple packs a punch but remains extremely refreshing.
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In Chicago, a carry-away 12-pack of beer gets slapped with more than $2 in tax.
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Last July, the Reno Police Department in Nevada said in a news release that a truck shipment managed by Ceva Logistics that contained about $15 million in semiconductors and Apple products was stolen.
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The first shipment of Senda soccer balls arrived in May 2011.
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But there was a nostalgic element as Bichette recounted his time with the team that drafted him out of high school in the second round of the 2016 draft.
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Anderson said on the night he was drafted that by taking him the Hornets had just selected the very best shooter in the draft.
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“Bale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bale. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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