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
Hay bales for party guests to sit on had also been covered in pink gingham.
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Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
Serbia’s economy, Mr. Grujic said, standing next to his aged tractor piled with bales of hay, is not as robust as official statistics suggest, and food prices are too high.
—Andrew Higgins, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2025
The windows featured goats floating on cashmere clouds, little flocks of sheep, old-fashioned wooden mills and bales of wool everywhere.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025
Authorities found 17 bales with bricks of cocaine weighing over 1,321 pounds on the vessel, and three Dominican Republic citizens were arrested.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
Serbia’s economy, Mr. Grujic said, standing next to his aged tractor piled with bales of hay, is not as robust as official statistics suggest, and food prices are too high.
—Andrew Higgins, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2025
The windows featured goats floating on cashmere clouds, little flocks of sheep, old-fashioned wooden mills and bales of wool everywhere.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025
Authorities found 17 bales with bricks of cocaine weighing over 1,321 pounds on the vessel, and three Dominican Republic citizens were arrested.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bale
Noun
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The package contained a roll of very thin paper that has seeds embedded in it.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
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Key Ingredients: 24K colloidal gold, marine collagen, elastin, hyaluronic acid, aloe extract, vitamin E, niacinamide, damask rose Type: Sheet Size: 4 masks per package What is a collagen face mask?—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Flexing or deflecting under load at opportune times reduces the drag and allows a car to go a little faster in a straight line for the same amount of power, giving that car an unfair advantage.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
17 Mar. 2025
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But that doesn't always mean the mental load is less.—
Sari Hitchins,
Parents,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The assessments look into vessel traffic, transit speeds, loading characteristics and more, especially as ships have gotten larger over the decades.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
21 Mar. 2025
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Accessible via the left- and right-side pass-through doors, this storage garage can carry a small motorcycle, scooter, ebike or bicycles, and an available slide-out ramp helps with loading.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Snaking through the salons of an old Paris mansion, the circuitous catwalk is marked with bundles of spindly wood branches and vibrant floral blooms, adornments that add an ethereal air to the silk-stocking grandeur.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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The group sought a waiver of a requirement that replacement voice services be offered on a stand-alone basis instead of only in a bundle with broadband.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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And then there is Derek McDaniel, whose incorrect assembling of his nomination packet for 2023 city council race resulted in a circuit court judge bouncing him from the ballot, and whose campaign yard sign size and placement have been questioned in this race.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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On unsecured public Wi-Fi networks, attackers can more easily capture data packets.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This affordable pack is for more advanced hikers that need to carry food, water and shelter.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Many runners prefer belts to other storage options like hydration packs (which may not fit comfortably) or even pockets (which, when stuffed, can add bulk and resistance in annoying areas).—
Jennifer Heimlich,
SELF,
28 Mar. 2025
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The Red Sea, a route for nearly 30 percent of global container traffic and vital oil shipments from the Gulf to Europe and the United States, is facing a growing risk of disruption due to attacks by Houthi rebels in Yemen.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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The investment firm cited a tailwind from a ramp in Blackwell shipments for the upgrade.—
Hakyung Kim,
CNBC,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Second, the Panthers have to nail the No. 8 overall pick in April’s NFL draft.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Mar. 2025
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Graham, who was selected 13th overall in the 2010 NFL draft by the Eagles, is one of four players in team history to win two Super Bowls, along with right tackle Lane Johnson, kicker Jake Elliott and long snapper Rick Lovato.—
Anthony Stitt,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Bale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bale. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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