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 The Green Mountains, hay bales, cows, and barns immediately calmed my mind and gave the kids a place to run around and have fun. — Jaclyn Greenberg, Parents, 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
  • Appointments, decrees, an emergency spending cut, a tax bill, a security package.
    — Armando Regil Velasco, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Charter is the industry leader, providing Spectrum internet, phone and cable TV packages for Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura counties.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of package
Noun
  • River levels are so low that commercial ships have had to reduce their loads by as much as 80% to avoid running aground.
    — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Airlines may have to lighten the load by removing passengers or cargo, or carrying less fuel.
    — Rio Yamat, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of load
Noun
  • To power autonomous trailer loading, Foresight reasons across three spatial dimensions and time to optimize how packages are placed for space, stability and speed across a wide range of operating conditions.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Installation and maintenance, loading and stocking and construction jobs, have also failed to recover.
    — Irina Anghel, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of loading
Noun
  • Each bundle includes 160 vibrant acrylic tiles in either the Original or Garden design, a tile bag, pocket guide, and game mat.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Subscribers can opt for their existing pricing or switch to a Spectrum bundle that includes such apps as Disney+, Hulu, ESPN and Paramount+.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of bundle
Noun
  • In the cloud, late-arriving data can often be retried; at the edge, a late packet may miss the decision window.
    — Jagadish Gokavarapu, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Election officials are asking voters to visit nearby drop boxes outside of evacuation zones to drop off ballot packets.
    — Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of packet
Noun
  • Instead, pack blazers, dress shirts, and anything with structure in a garment bag, which requires fewer folds and lays flat.
    — Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Choose the size that works best for your home, all available in two-packs.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of pack
Noun
  • Companies with low delivery volume, limited geographic reach or highly standardized shipment profiles often don't have enough network variability to justify the investment.
    — Nishith Rastogi, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • This is important for healthcare companies because if a delay threatens a temperature-sensitive shipment, the package can be rerouted or returned to the sender before the medicine is compromised.
    — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 27 July 2026
Definition of shipment
Noun
  • The draft class imports and the emancipation of legends are a battle for another year.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The Giants selected him in the seventh round of the 2022 MLB draft.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of draft

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