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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The package of tax reductions and sweeping spending cuts faces headwinds from opposition Democrats and some Republicans worried about the federal deficit, and the GOP's narrow House majority leaves no room for error.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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The lava salt is available in varying packages from a 4.3 oz French glass jar to a five-pound pouch, which makes storage convenient.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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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
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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.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
23 Apr. 2025
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Supplementing with 3-5 grams of creatine per day for at least four weeks is just as effective as taking loading doses and is associated with fewer side effects.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
21 Apr. 2025
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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
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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
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The day before Imperial Beach Councilmember Mitch McKay introduced the resolution, county Supervisor Jim Desmond, a fellow Republican, called for limiting cross-border travel and water shipments.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
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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While the league has already begun preparations for next year’s draft, Green Bay officials are soaking up their moment as their game plan made a decade ago becomes a reality.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
23 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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“Bale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bale. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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