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 work there has included arranging bales of straw on the sand, which has enabled native shrubs to take root and begin to keep down the blowing dust.
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Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
About half the candidates make the cut after interviewing, slinging a bale of hay and displaying calm with horses.
—Tom Vanden Brook, USA Today, 27 May 2025
And then there were the endless rows of hay bales that needed hauling.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 18 June 2025
The main waste product of the Sims plant are bales of filmy, thin plastics, like dry cleaner bags.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 8 June 2025
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Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
About half the candidates make the cut after interviewing, slinging a bale of hay and displaying calm with horses.
—Tom Vanden Brook, USA Today, 27 May 2025
And then there were the endless rows of hay bales that needed hauling.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 18 June 2025
The main waste product of the Sims plant are bales of filmy, thin plastics, like dry cleaner bags.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bale
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The overall number of games that fans will be able to watch outside of their local markets will be up in 2025-26 under the first year of the NBA’s new media rights package.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Government jobs often come with generous benefits and retirement packages that most small businesses on Main Street cannot afford to offer.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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Carhartt, a brand recently spotted on Jennifer Garner — shop her exact overalls here — has discounted loads of outdoor gear, with prices starting at $12.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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When the time comes to take a load off, the Waterworld space will deliver entertainment once again with The Purge: Dangerous Waters.—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Council members asked the developer to address height concerns, add more than one parking space for loading and deliveries, and to rework window placements to address privacy issues.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
13 Aug. 2025
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The researchers measured knee pain, knee loading, and cartilage microstructure (using MRI scanning) at regular intervals over 12 months.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Aug. 2025
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But arguably the biggest change will come Aug. 21, when ESPN and Fox each launch their new streaming services, and bring their NFL games to streaming outside of the pay-TV bundle for the first time.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Aug. 2025
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Customers will still be able to subscribe to Hulu’s content—ranging from originals and network hits to live TV—either independently or as part of a bundle with Disney+ and ESPN+.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
12 Aug. 2025
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Sprinkle a packet of dry ranch seasoning mix on top.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Aug. 2025
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Gemma came up from mid-deck and gave them both a food packet.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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The pack has a 90-minute battery life but is not tethered to an oxygen tank or vessel.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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The pack includes Bruno, who is smitten with Enid, despite her technically still being entangled with Ajax, the Gorgon.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
6 Aug. 2025
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In July, Russia's customs service said officials seized 1,800 pounds of cocaine hidden under banana shipment containers worth around $153 million, CBS News reported.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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Chinese officials have pushed for the U.S. to ease export controls on high-bandwidth memory chips — whose shipments to China were banned by former President Joe Biden in 2024 — the Financial Times reported Sunday.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
11 Aug. 2025
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The working draft from June 2024 expanded on the qualitative and quantitative factors influencing the relevance of primary and secondary transactions.—
Meenal Aggarwal,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Arrange them in the vase and keep them away from drafts and out of direct sunlight.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Bale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bale. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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