nabes

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
  • Chicago has activated cooling centers throughout the city, including at community service centers, senior centers, libraries, city colleges and police districts.
    Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 29 June 2026
  • The bill passed the House after a handful of Republicans, including some from districts with large Haitian communities, joined Democrats in passing it.
    Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • Each project generated steadfast opposition from the city's neighborhoods, calling into question how the city should regulate the advanced technology centers.
    Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2026
  • Unlike Chicago, San Francisco or Philadelphia, Charlotte doesn’t have a historic LGBTQ district, and its bars and businesses remain scattered across neighborhoods rather than concentrated in one area.
    Emily Broyles, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026

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“Nabes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nabes. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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