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 schooner remained intact on the island's Miacomet Beach for two weeks, allowing islanders to save 700 bales of cotton using skids and teams of oxen. — CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026 Cars and people gradually began to line the highway overlook above the straw-bale castle. — J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026 Pumpkins, corn stalks and straw bales available for purchase. — Sarah Kuta, Denver Post, 17 Sep. 2026 Overdone themes like hay bales and plastic pumpkins can feel staged, so opt for simple, thoughtful design elements. — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 10 Sep. 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
  • India accounted for more than half of the increase in the region’s rights fees since 2021, and 64% of all fees is now concentrated in the 12 most valuable rights packages.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Ryan is currently focused on creating greater consistency across Hilton’s perks and benefits packages, which can differ between countries.
    — Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of package
Noun
  • Such truckers work load to load and often can’t raise rates when fuel prices spike, the way their larger competitors can.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
  • SpaceX is already running a massive load of Nvidia AI chips and has plans to add to it.
    — Seema Mody, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of load
Noun
  • The BetMGM app is slower loading and the bet builder is a little clunky.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • While top-loading machines don’t have as many problems with moldy door seals, letting the drum dry when the machine is not in use is still a good idea.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of loading
Noun
  • On a recent Sunday afternoon, shoppers crowded the aisles at Tri Ocean Seafood Market on South Federal Boulevard, weaving around carts piled high with dragon fruit, Thai bananas and bundles of fresh herbs.
    — Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026
  • For the final lift, the company used a specialized strand-jacking system, which raises heavy structures using bundles of steel strands.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of bundle
Noun
  • Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water if there is any chance the vaccine packet has ruptured.
    — Eva Flowe October 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The baits, packets coated with fishmeal crumbles, are designed to attract raccoons and other wildlife.
    — Dan Raby, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of packet
Noun
  • The technology could also reduce the need to closely match battery cells during manufacturing, since the pack would be better able to accommodate differences in cell performance.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Bottles and packs of Pepsi soda at a store in Austin, Texas, US, on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
    — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of pack
Noun
  • That suffering has intensified with every Israeli bomb dropped on ambulances waiting outside hospitals, every drone strike targeting a residential building or journalist, and every shipment of food aid turned away at a border crossing.
    — Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • However, the company said beer depletions, a measure of sales from distributors to retailers and other customers, declined slightly during the quarter, indicating consumer demand was softer than shipment growth suggests.
    — Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of shipment
Noun
  • The project is mid-development, with a first draft of the screenplay complete, and is now in financing as the team applies for funds and co-production partners.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Based on his last name, Texas quarterback Arch Manning will be a top-10 pick in the 2027 NFL draft, but that was never the plan.
    — Mac Engel October 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of draft

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“Bale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bale. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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