Newcomb

American

[noo-kuhm, nyoo-] / ˈnu kəm, ˈnju- /

noun

Simon, 1835–1909, U.S. astronomer.

Newcomb British

/ ˈnjuːkəm /

noun

Simon. 1835–1909, US astronomer, noted for his tables of celestial bodies and astronomical constants

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Vincent Newcomb, a 65-year-old software architect in New Hampshire, said deeply discounted turkey will likely take him to a store that’s otherwise relatively expensive.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 22, 2025

Sean Newcomb, 33, RP, 1.6, 4.0: Newcomb was a first-round pick of the Angels in 2014 and broke into the majors with the Braves as a starter in 2017.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2025

The Winnebago County coroner has identified those killed as 63-year-old Romona Schupbach; 23-year-old Jacob Schupbach; 49-year-old Jay Larson; and 15-year-old Jenna Newcomb.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 15, 2024

That quake, in 1983, shook residents near the town of Newcomb, in upstate New York with a 5.1 magnitude.

From BBC ● Apr. 5, 2024

After none of the machines adequately cooled the room, one of Garfield's doctors contacted Professor Simon Newcomb, a scientist and mathematician who worked for the U. S. Navy.

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