bale

noun

Definition of balenext
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 According to the latest data from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Senegal is anticipated to produce around 55,000 bales of cotton fiber, equivalent to nearly 12,500 metric tons during the 2026-2027 season. — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 29 June 2026 And then every other day, caretakers distribute 60 bales of hay (at 100 pounds each) to the horses. — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2026 Building with straw bales is still considered a niche market in Idaho. — Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 13 June 2026 The Coast Guard recovered the suspect from the water, as well as 10 bales of contraband wrapped in brown bags. — Stephen Smith, CBS News, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bale
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bale
  1. package
  2. load
  3. loading
  4. bundle
  5. packet
  6. pack
  7. shipment
  8. draft
Noun
  • According to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, investigators reviewed social media accounts, a website and a billboard in Latin America that advertised maternity packages at South Texas hospitals to foreign nationals.
    — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 July 2026
  • However, if Preller decides to move Miller, Getz has the prospect capital to put together as good a package as anyone.
    — Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 18 July 2026
Definition of package
Noun
  • It isn't meant to house a bed but simply to open up space above the 205 x 186-cm (81 x 73-in) master king bed, creating a more complete bedroom that gives sleepers loads of space to sit up comfortably.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 July 2026
  • This one has a lid to ensure no pile is ever seen, no matter how long it's been since your last load.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 15 July 2026
Definition of load
Noun
  • Parking in a passenger loading zone now carries a $70 fine, up from $40.
    — Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • The sport also includes jumping and physical loading that benefits bone density and muscular strength.
    — Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of loading
Noun
  • Apple Music has hiked its subscription fee for the first time since late 2022, while the Apple One bundle is also getting more expensive.
    — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 18 July 2026
  • This price increase didn’t affect Apple One prices, which bundle services such as Apple TV, Apple Music, Apple Arcade, iCloud+, Apple Fitness+, and Apple News+ depending on the tier.
    — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 17 July 2026
Definition of bundle
Noun
  • The instructions on the packet tell you to take at least an hour beforehand, but my secret is to take it the night before.
    — Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 15 July 2026
  • The mix’s topping packet creates a crisp cinnamon-sugar crust, while the bananas and milk bake into a rich, pudding-like texture.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 15 July 2026
Definition of packet
Noun
  • On Thursdays, Ollie adds a pack of Hubba Bubba or AirHeads gum to the mix.
    — Erika Janes, Curbed, 17 July 2026
  • Both beverages are sold in 12-packs and made in America—Barron’s in Palm Beach, Florida, and Kai’s in Newport Beach, California.
    — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 17 July 2026
Definition of pack
Noun
  • The preliminary deal immediately reopened the strait, a critical waterway for the shipment of oil, and established a ceasefire for 60 days.
    — Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 15 July 2026
  • The investment firm forecasts 18% growth in China’s industrial robots market this year, and shipment of 50,000 humanoids.
    — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 14 July 2026
Definition of shipment
Noun
  • The Athletic’s Keith Law liked the Rockies’ college-heavy draft.
    — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • Two senior advisers to the Secretary of State took the delicate assignment of squaring the draft with the uncomfortable facts.
    — David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
Definition of draft

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