bale

noun

Definition of balenext
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 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 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 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 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 See All Example Sentences for bale
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bale
  1. package
  2. load
  3. loading
  4. bundle
  5. packet
  6. pack
  7. shipment
  8. draft
Noun
  • While the streaming service recently eliminated its free trial directly through the site, customers who sign up for one of DirecTV’s Signature packages will get three months of Paramount+ Premium included at no cost.
    — Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 4 July 2026
  • Included in the Distributed Digital Systems (DDiS) program package, the control system supervises and manages installations in the fields of energy, propulsion, diving safety and auxiliary systems.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026
Definition of package
Noun
  • Depending on how full your washing machine is, add up to a cup of it to your regular load and get ready to see the difference.
    — Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
  • Like a true pal, a big pot of it in my refrigerator lightens my load, providing a nourishing meal my whole family loves at a moment’s notice.
    — Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 1 July 2026
Definition of load
Noun
  • While requiring a fourth crew member, manual loading offers flexibility in ammunition handling and eliminates reliance on a mechanical autoloader.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 June 2026
  • That is the piece that could change how loading docks operate.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of loading
Noun
  • Opt for a fresh bundle of spinach, if possible, rather than a plastic container or bag, and consume it promptly to maintain its nutrient content.
    — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 3 July 2026
  • The first stage puts its payload inside an app bundle that impersonates real components built into macOS.
    — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 2 July 2026
Definition of bundle
Noun
  • The lobby’s retro Sweet N’ Glow Salon’s color scheme is as pink as a packet of Sweet N’ Low sugar substitute, complete with beehive hair dryers, vintage magazines, and a kitschy wig collection.
    — Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Rotate the packets once during cooking for even heat distribution.
    — Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of packet
Noun
  • The reserve Ticonderoga cup with rum, brandy and pineapple packs a punch but remains extremely refreshing.
    — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
  • In Chicago, a carry-away 12-pack of beer gets slapped with more than $2 in tax.
    — Adam Hoffer, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Definition of pack
Noun
  • Last July, the Reno Police Department in Nevada said in a news release that a truck shipment managed by Ceva Logistics that contained about $15 million in semiconductors and Apple products was stolen.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 3 July 2026
  • The first shipment of Senda soccer balls arrived in May 2011.
    — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
Definition of shipment
Noun
  • Brayden Burries, a rookie guard who came out of Arizona as the 10th pick in the draft, scored 12 points.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
  • The first step in revitalizing the Angels comes Saturday, in the draft.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of draft

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