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
Create a layered Halloween display with hay bales, colorful pumpkins, tall ornamental grass, and a stunning fall wreath.
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
The wedding featured a summoning of the Sanderson sisters, a giant pumpkin-man in a Jack Skellington tux (created by Danny Wicked), and plenty of hay bales and pumpkins.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Now, Pakistan will have to import as many as 7 million bales to bridge the shortfall, according to the Karachi Cotton Brokers Forum.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
In this June 25, 2007 file photo, a Dominican Navy soldier stands guard over bales of cocaine during a news conference in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Sep. 2025
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
The wedding featured a summoning of the Sanderson sisters, a giant pumpkin-man in a Jack Skellington tux (created by Danny Wicked), and plenty of hay bales and pumpkins.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Now, Pakistan will have to import as many as 7 million bales to bridge the shortfall, according to the Karachi Cotton Brokers Forum.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
In this June 25, 2007 file photo, a Dominican Navy soldier stands guard over bales of cocaine during a news conference in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bale
Noun
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The cable alternative’s packages offer NBC and USA Network, along with more than 90 other channels — such as ABC, Fox, ESPN, Fox Sports, NBA TV and others.—
Rudie Obias,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
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Handling booster disputes This sort of altercation was common at colleges when athletic departments started tying donations to seat locations of season ticket packages.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Oct. 2025
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Kerr, who played for Popovich in San Antonio at the end of his career and has a strong relationship with his former coach, was asked about load management in the context of a prominent former teammate criticizing the concept.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Built to last, the 2020 model features a new roof design that boasts up to 90 pounds per square foot of snow load.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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Sanchez allegedly approached a 69-year-old truck driver who backed into a hotel’s loading docks in downtown Indianapolis.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Oct. 2025
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The printer guides the user through automatic bed leveling, filament loading, and first-layer calibration.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Brush mixture over green bean bundles; sprinkle with salt.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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Four North Carolina application bundles awaiting approval by Homeland Security secretary Kristi Noem don’t have that complication, Graney said.—
Amber Gaudet
Updated October 31,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Oct. 2025
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Those spirits were awakened by several methods, from burying the packet in the ground, to tying macrame-like knots onto the parcels, to driving nails into the amulet—all to fulfill the requests of Congolese practitioners.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Oct. 2025
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The cocoa mix packets contain milk, but the packaging did not list milk as an ingredient, the company said.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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Unlike the luxe Louis Vuitton version, which retailed at $2,850, the new Emboss pack can be purchased at a fraction of the price while supplies last.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
30 Oct. 2025
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Here’s a 6-pack of Dolphins notes, including some clarity on the issue of Tua Tagovailoa running.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
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Transshipping typically sees importers sending items from a country that is not the shipment’s actual country of origin to avoid higher duties or specific scrutiny.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Oct. 2025
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The organization is accepting donations of cash and equipment including turn-key renewable power, water and shelter technologies for rapid shipment.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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The situation could result in potential discipline for the Ravens, ranging from fines or loss of draft picks to possible suspensions if the NFL determines a serious violation occurred.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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The arrest happened after Peterson had attended an NFL draft event for Vikings fans.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Bale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bale. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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