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
  • But lawmakers of both parties are eager to avoid another impasse and would prefer to get back to their districts to campaign before the election.
    Bart Jansen, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Here’s the Week 2 schedule for Fort Worth-area high school football teams and schools in area districts.
    Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • This marks a larger shift in how healthcare is administered globally, with many aging societies transitioning from hospital-centric care to more personalized and accessible options which are embedded in neighborhoods and communities.
    Angelica Ang, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Lucas said Lewis strengthened development and investments in Kansas City neighborhoods.
    Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026

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“Nabes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nabes. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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