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.
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Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025
Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nabes
Noun
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The Award of Meritorious Service goes to experienced educators who have gone above and beyond in their service, taking on leadership roles that uplift the culture of learning and becoming integral members of their districts.—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Consultants crunch the data and advise lawmakers on how best to draw the districts.—
Michael Van Sickler,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Since June, federal immigration raids have disrupted neighborhoods and communities across Los Angeles and around the nation, including at work sites, along neighborhood streets and in commercial areas.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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In San Juan and nearby communities, neighborhoods buzzed as the Super Bowl itself faded into the background and attention turned entirely to Bad Bunny’s 13 minutes on stage.—
Martin Silva Rey,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Nabes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nabes. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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