Definitions

neb

[neb] / nɛb /

ADJECTIVE

hebetudinous

Synonyms

WEAK

apathetic blah comatose debilitated dilatory dopey dormant draggy drowsy dull enervated having spring fever heavy idle impassive inactive indifferent inert lackadaisical laggard laid-back languid languorous listless moony

NOUN

beak

Synonyms

STRONGEST

snout

STRONG

bill mandible muzzle nib nozzle pecker proboscis projection prow

NOUN

bill

Synonyms

STRONG

mandible nib pecker projection

NOUN

end

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deadline edge point term top

STRONG

borderline bound boundary confine cusp extent extremity foot head heel limitation nib prong spire stub stump tail terminal termination terminus tip ultimate

Antonyms

STRONG

bottom

WEAK

beginning birth cause commencement construction creation foundation means opening origin start

Example Sentences

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NEB scientists first optimized the method using a well-studied model virus, Escherichia coli phage T7.

From Science Daily • Jan. 21, 2026

"My lab builds 'weird hammers' and then looks for the right nails," said Greg Lohman, Senior Principal Investigator at NEB and co-author on the study.

From Science Daily • Jan. 21, 2026

The NEB launched its reconsideration hearings on 19 November.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2018

White said the maintenance work is still expected to be completed on schedule by the end of 2014, and the NEB order has had no impact on the flow of crude through Line 3.

From Reuters • Jul. 25, 2014

To get needed capital, Sinclair agreed to cede control of his company to the NEB until his firm makes enough profit to pay back the agency.

From Time Magazine Archive

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