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
The Dutch government has gifted a bale of tulip bulbs to the country annually since 1945, and the riot of color each spring grows rowdier every year.
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Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 6 Mar. 2025
Hay bales are placed along the backside of the den box, and the door gets removed.
—Brooke Baitinger, Idaho Statesman, 24 Feb. 2025
There were no changes to export figures greater than 100,000 bales.
—Sj Guest Editorial, Sourcing Journal, 13 Feb. 2025
Officials found the truck with at least one hay-bale in the bed and the driver gone.
—Phil Bourjaily, Outdoor Life, 12 Feb. 2025
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Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 6 Mar. 2025
Hay bales are placed along the backside of the den box, and the door gets removed.
—Brooke Baitinger, Idaho Statesman, 24 Feb. 2025
There were no changes to export figures greater than 100,000 bales.
—Sj Guest Editorial, Sourcing Journal, 13 Feb. 2025
Officials found the truck with at least one hay-bale in the bed and the driver gone.
—Phil Bourjaily, Outdoor Life, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bale
Noun
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All in all, The Legend of Ochi has some poignant messages for families, presented in a great-looking package.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
18 Apr. 2025
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Tesla offers several of these packages, which drivers can add on when their basic warranty expires.—
Emily Forlini,
PC Magazine,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In the early 2000s, an HIV viral load test could cost as much as $100.—
Jennifer Lotito,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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It can be prepared in advance to take a load off your shoulders—just add the champagne before serving.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Users of the app reported an unending loading screen while the website featured a 502 error message.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2025
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Regarding color, the Switch 2's screen is an upgrade from the original Switch's LCD; the red in the loading screen appeared well-saturated in our time with the handheld.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The least expensive ticket bundle will be Basic, which will include a seat assignment given at check in and the final position in boarding.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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The Switch 2 costs $449.99 or $499.99 in a bundle with Mario Kart World included.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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As part of the transition to The Seed Kitchen, packets of vegetable seeds sit in a box on the counter near the cash register.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
25 Apr. 2025
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The man who brought up the accusation of welfare fraud, who admitted to working for Alite's former boss John Gotti Jr., left the room, leaving a packet of handouts on a seat on his way out.—
Olivia Liu,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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While there are endless options, this model charges up quickly, lasts through several hours of use, and won't add weight to your pack.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2025
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There are small powder packets, solo packs of low-dose gummies and TSA-friendly buzz drops to add to a non-alcoholic drink or even coffee.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Nationwide, ocean container freight bookings for U.S. imports from China declined 22% during the week of April 14 compared with the previous week, and were down 44% compared with the same period last year, according to Vizion, a container shipment tracking company.—
Ali Martin,
Christian Science Monitor,
25 Apr. 2025
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Modi pointed out that although destocking caused part of the previous quarter’s weakness, P & G’s shipments were in line with consumptions in March.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2025
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DeMarcus Ware Partnering With Crown Royal To Honor Veterans At 2025 NFL Draft The Hall of Fame defensive player is teaming up with Crown Royal and the Bob Woodruff Foundation to honor 32 military veterans at the NFL draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin.—
DJ Siddiqi,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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But a couple of years ago the Rams made at least one attempt in the draft to identify a potential successor.—
Gary Klein,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Bale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bale. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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