nabes

Definition of nabesnext
plural of nabe
as in districts
an area (as of a city) set apart for some purpose or having some special feature although it has undergone several transformations over the years, Times Square remains one of New York's most fabled nabes

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Recent Examples of nabes Each of these nabes has great options for an excellent meal, like Daikokuya in Little Tokyo or the legendary Yang Chow in Chinatown, so make sure to bring your appetite. Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025
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Noun
  • Immediately, some Southern states adjusted their primaries to give them time to change voting districts.
    Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2026
  • Legislators opted to eliminate only one of the majority-Black districts held by Democrats, fearing that going further could make other districts held by Republican incumbents like House Speaker Mike Johnson and Majority Leader Steve Scalise too competitive.
    Sam Gringlas, NPR, 29 May 2026
Noun
  • Those in search of connecting with local culture and exploring new neighborhoods might find more adventure at some other Caribbean islands.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • In San Francisco, patrons and politicians courting big-budget opera, dance, and theater productions were pushed by protests to designate funds for cultural centers in the Mission and other neighborhoods.
    Katy Siegel, Artforum, 2 June 2026

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“Nabes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nabes. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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