as in bundles
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 bales
The Green Mountains, hay bales, cows, and barns immediately calmed my mind and gave the kids a place to run around and have fun.
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Jaclyn Greenberg,
Parents,
29 June 2026
According to the latest data from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Senegal is anticipated to produce around 55,000 bales of cotton fiber, equivalent to nearly 12,500 metric tons during the 2026-2027 season.
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Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
And then every other day, caretakers distribute 60 bales of hay (at 100 pounds each) to the horses.
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Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 June 2026
As the size and frequency of wildfires in Northwestern rangelands increase, fire-resistant options like straw bales are becoming increasingly popular.
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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.
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Stephen Smith,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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
Ann and Pat later moved to a 10-acre farm east of Franktown, where Schrader gardened, raised hens, spoiled cats and hoisted 50-pound bales of hay among other chores for the family’s eight horses.
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Billie Stanton,
Denver Post,
30 Apr. 2026
Jaclyn Greenberg,
Parents,
29 June 2026
According to the latest data from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Senegal is anticipated to produce around 55,000 bales of cotton fiber, equivalent to nearly 12,500 metric tons during the 2026-2027 season.
—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
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
As the size and frequency of wildfires in Northwestern rangelands increase, fire-resistant options like straw bales are becoming increasingly popular.
—
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
Local farmer Frank Stoeber began spinning the ball in 1953, incorporating twine from the hay bales of 85 neighboring farmers.
—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
Ann and Pat later moved to a 10-acre farm east of Franktown, where Schrader gardened, raised hens, spoiled cats and hoisted 50-pound bales of hay among other chores for the family’s eight horses.
—
Billie Stanton,
Denver Post,
30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bales
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Successful bundles are built around customer behavior, not inventory.
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The fine stems from the way Google bundles apps and services with Android phones.
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Large-scale events involve tabletop exercises with law enforcement, fire departments, emergency managers and venue officials running through countless scenarios — evacuations, suspicious packages, drones and crowd surges.
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Inside, more than 120 humanoids stand in neat rows, each performing a specific task repeatedly, from sorting packages or changing diapers to scooping popcorn, guided by human trainers with handheld controllers next to them.
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Cut the butter into cubes and distribute throughout the packets.
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Use foil packets, grill baskets, or skewers to simplify grilling and prevent veggies from falling through grates.
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Double bag any heavy trash bags or loads that contain a lot of wet food to prevent rips and leaks.
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Battery systems could support those loads alongside renewable generation or other power sources.
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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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As Fed chair, Greenspan relished poring over obscure economic data, from monthly boxcar loadings to steel production, all in a bid to assess where the economy was going.
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Fill a basket or small tote bag with a favorite regional goodie (think cheese straws or pepper jelly), makeup wipes, a few hydration powder packs, and even an insulated coffee mug for mornings on the dock.
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Cops waited in packs along the street and, especially on Seventh and Eighth Avenues.
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Avoid Temperature Extremes Temperature swings and drafts are another major stress for ficus.
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The virus causes seizures, hallucinations, facial paralysis, fear of water (where the patient will refuse to drink), fear of air or drafts, and delirium.
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“Bales.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bales. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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