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
Record material production—132 million metric tons in 2024—is driving up emissions, equal to four metric tons of fiber (imagine 18 bales of cotton) made every second, the sustainability trade group’s latest Materials Market Report found.
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 18 Sep. 2025
Add more variety in height by using hay bales as platforms to hold lanterns or pumpkins.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
The last batch of bales fell from the sky.
—Martin Suarez, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2025
There is danger within that, as there is value in the curation of commissioning, but being bale to find a way to get your shows to screen is better.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 18 Sep. 2025
Add more variety in height by using hay bales as platforms to hold lanterns or pumpkins.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
The last batch of bales fell from the sky.
—Martin Suarez, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2025
There is danger within that, as there is value in the curation of commissioning, but being bale to find a way to get your shows to screen is better.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bale
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To fill the traditionally empty weeks after Labor Day, Disney rolled out aggressive deals, including an $89-per-day three-park ticket that excludes Magic Kingdom, 50% off children's tickets and the return of free dining for certain dates and packages, according to multiple Disney blogs.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Once defined by school bus-sized behemoths, the class has evolved to include vehicles that combine plush comfort, forward-thinking tech, and top-notch performance into a single convenient package.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
2 Oct. 2025
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This dual-purpose design requires exceptional stiffness, vibration control, and precision engineering, allowing heavy highway loads and high-speed rail traffic to share the same structure safely.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Short model has a maximum rear load of 70 kg (154 lb), which can heft groceries/gear or carry up to two kids on optional seating.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Oct. 2025
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The viewership benefits that the NFL’s front-loading has already provided can’t be overstated.—
Richard Deitsch,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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At one point, officials considered the concept of loading in gear by lifting it up and over the stadium rim.—
Brian McCollum,
Freep.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Only three shops in Jerusalem carry the generic beige rolls that bundle, hold and seal.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Paramount Home Entertainment will release all 10 seasons and a complete series bundle in 4K UHD on digital for the first time on October 20.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Starter Routine includes one jar of 120 capsules and seven daily travel size packets with four capsules each, along with a travel bag to hold it all.—
Korin Miller,
Flow Space,
1 Oct. 2025
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Plus, tacos come with a packet of avocado verde salsa, which is made of tomatillos, green chili peppers and avocado.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Best Mixed Use Magnet Toy The magic of Magna-Tiles meets the thrill of racing with this dynamic expansion pack.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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Among the first items to catch her eye was an Anker battery pack her boyfriend spotted at the electronics table.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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The individual permit, which requires a $25 fee per shipment, is valid for a range of dates authorized once issued.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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According to Pentagon officials, four men aboard the boat were killed, and a significant shipment of narcotics was prevented from reaching the United States.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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Like Nabers, Beckham played college football for the LSU Tigers, and like Nabers, Beckham began his NFL career as a first-round draft pick for the Giants.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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The food and drink lineup includes 16-ounce draft beers in aluminum baseball cups for $5, ice cream sundaes in a baseball helmet for $5, nachos for $8 and three types of specialty hot dogs for $9 each.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Bale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bale. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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