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 community was concerned the seismic testing, which uses loud noises, would harm the marine life they depend on, a worry confirmed by the NEB.

From BBC • Jul. 26, 2017

There is no date yet for when the review is to begin, a spokeswoman for the NEB said.

From Reuters • Jul. 30, 2010

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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