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 rescue centers said they have been overwhelmed with donations, including bales of hay, blankets and pet food.
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Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News, 11 Jan. 2025
Supima is solely grown in the United States, and each bale of cotton grown in the U.S. is assigned a Permanent Bale Identification (PBI) by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 2 Dec. 2024
Another fascinating fact is that the winery was the first in the U.S. to be constructed from straw bales.
—Liz Thach, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
But while Naoe can gracefully sleek through in shadow, Yasuke has difficulty performing a signature Assassin's Creed move, the Leap of Faith, jumping from a great height to land safely in a bale of hay, a pile of flowers, or some other cushioning agent.
—EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News, 11 Jan. 2025
Supima is solely grown in the United States, and each bale of cotton grown in the U.S. is assigned a Permanent Bale Identification (PBI) by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 2 Dec. 2024
Another fascinating fact is that the winery was the first in the U.S. to be constructed from straw bales.
—Liz Thach, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
But while Naoe can gracefully sleek through in shadow, Yasuke has difficulty performing a signature Assassin's Creed move, the Leap of Faith, jumping from a great height to land safely in a bale of hay, a pile of flowers, or some other cushioning agent.
—EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bale
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Put together a compelling trade package, one that perhaps includes a top prospect like Minten and maybe even a top pick too, and the Predators may have to think long and hard about asking the 34-year-old to accept a return to Toronto.—
Jonas Siegel,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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The package, which is available to book until March 15, is priced from $20,000 for two guests and $35,000 for four and includes private transportation.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
17 Feb. 2025
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This is because teams test with different fuel loads and tire compounds, and some might even engage in sandbagging—a tactic where drivers deliberately lap slower to keep their true pace and potential under wraps to divert attention from certain features on the car or dodge unnecessary hype.—
Yara Elshebiny,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Craving more assists from Tyler McGhie to balance the load?—
Bryce Miller,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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The first phase of the Pavilion renovation, addressing backstage infrastructure such as artist facilities and loading areas, is already underway, according to comments and photographs provided by Ravinia President and CEO Jeff Haydon.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2025
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Hicks Bus Line buses line up in the loading area at Lake Ripley Elementary School.—
Kendall Larson,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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The witness carried a nearly 50-pound cannabis bundle in a backpack from Mexico into the U.S. near Sonoita, Arizona, per court documents.—
José Ignacio Castañeda Perez,
The Arizona Republic,
15 Feb. 2025
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There's even a cottage industry for those who might be figuring out how to announce their own bundles of joy to the world.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Those interested in the service can stop in at Senior Service to pick up a tax information packet and schedule an appointment during normal business hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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Participants will leave with either a plant start or packet of seeds to try.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2025
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On the tax front, average property tax rates should be reduced from 1.95% of a home’s value to 0.72%, which is near the middle of the pack among states.—
Adam A. Millsap,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Adams, who’s facing historically low approval ratings, is running against a sprawling field of challengers in the primary that could include ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who has for months considered a run and is polling at the top of the pack.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, for time-sensitive shipments, Priam provides fast and reliable transport with priority handling through Air Freight solutions.—
William Mullane,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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This season, Avianca Cargo made record-breaking flower shipments from South America.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
13 Feb. 2025
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The former Buffalo Bills draft pick was signed by general manager Dan Morgan during free agency last offseason.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Feb. 2025
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Grier and the Sharks on Feb. 1 got two 2025 draft picks, a first-rounder and a conditional third-rounder, from the Dallas Stars for forward Mikael Granlund and defenseman Cody Ceci.—
Curtis Pashelka,
The Mercury News,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Bale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bale. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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