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
  • On Thursday, the Miami City Commission deferred voting on two commissioners’ requests to fund affordable housing and parks in their districts after officials quarreled over which areas in the city have the most pressing needs, an argument that cut to the core of the wealth divide in Miami.
    Tess Riski April 10, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Gerrymandered districts give lopsided influence to the rural countryside, traditionally fertile territory for Fidesz.
    Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The organization is also enhancing trans men's visibility through outreach in Atlanta neighborhoods.
    Monique John, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Rising sea level and advancing coastal erosion have left entire neighborhoods standing in the surf in communities like Buxton and Rodanthe.
    Mark Price April 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026

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“Nabes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nabes. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.

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