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nabes

noun

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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  1. districts
  2. neighborhoods
Noun
  • If the districts all played out as designed, Republicans could net up to nine additional seats, but a good year for Democrats could reduce that tally.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The state government said 46 people were injured and more than 1,000 houses were damaged after three days of heavy rainfall caused flooding in several districts.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of districts
Noun
  • Yang shot this campaign in front of London landmarks and neighborhoods, wearing tiered dresses and denim ensembles, along with light layers and mixed separates.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Floodwaters in Thailand ’s capital were slowly receding on Monday after nearly continuous rainfall over the weekend, although some neighborhoods and major roads remained inundated.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of neighborhoods

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“Nabes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nabes. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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