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
Local farmer Frank Stoeber began spinning the ball in 1953, incorporating twine from the hay bales of 85 neighboring farmers.
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Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
Family Fun At Aamodt's Apple Farm on the southwest edge of Stillwater, kids love the seasonal goat farm, pedal tractors, hay wagon rides, and a hay bale maze.
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Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
28 Apr. 2026
Few players in this class love football more than this guy, a former hay bale toss champion.
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Mike Defabo,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Videos posted on social media showed a chaotic scene with hundreds of people gathered outside the fenced facility, climbing over hay bales and fencing while sheriff's deputies in gas masks deploy tear gas, with some activists being helped up from the ground.
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Quinn Clark,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
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Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
Family Fun At Aamodt's Apple Farm on the southwest edge of Stillwater, kids love the seasonal goat farm, pedal tractors, hay wagon rides, and a hay bale maze.
—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
28 Apr. 2026
Few players in this class love football more than this guy, a former hay bale toss champion.
—
Mike Defabo,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Videos posted on social media showed a chaotic scene with hundreds of people gathered outside the fenced facility, climbing over hay bales and fencing while sheriff's deputies in gas masks deploy tear gas, with some activists being helped up from the ground.
—
Quinn Clark,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bale
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Many also include birthday party packages, scout patch programs and family classes where adults cook alongside their kids.
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Management cited its recent formal launch of FedEx Life Science, which provides specialized transportation services for the health-care industry, where packages can be both time- and temperature-sensitive, as well as accelerating growth in artificial intelligence.
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Lithium batteries often maintain more consistent performance throughout their charge cycle, a trait that may be noticeable when tackling hills or carrying heavier loads.
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For hearts that are already under stress, that extra load can tip things in a dangerous direction.
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Aramco had resumed crude oil loadings on Friday at its Ras Tanura terminal in the Gulf after they were halted for nearly four months.
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Al Bello / Getty Images Public records show that New York City issued a permit for loading and unloading theatrical materials at MSG from June 29 to July 4.
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The bundles include a commemorative can and a 10-pack of Mountain Dew mini cans.
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Plaintiffs alleged that Disney’s carriage agreements required streaming platforms to include ESPN in base channel packages, limiting the ability of competitors to offer cheaper bundles.
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Hidden Valley, for its part, couldn’t resist dropping into the TSA’s comments section, while fans in the replies pointed out that Hidden Valley’s powdered ranch packets, which already clear security without issue, were a viable workaround.
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Security researchers call this packet sniffing.
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If you’re all set on shades, why not try a new belt from Madewell, some gold hoops from Jenny Bird, or a multi-pack of Polo Ralph Lauren tube socks?
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Use this 4-pack of meal prep containers for storing leftovers, freshly washed fruits and veggies, or meals prepped in advance.
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From shipment tracking to package protection, returns, and issue resolution, what happens after an order is placed determines whether customers purchase again.
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Wait until your shipment does not make it.
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But there was a nostalgic element as Bichette recounted his time with the team that drafted him out of high school in the second round of the 2016 draft.
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Anderson said on the night he was drafted that by taking him the Hornets had just selected the very best shooter in the draft.
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“Bale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bale. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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