Newcomb

[ noo-kuhm, nyoo- ]

/ ˈnu kəm, ˈnyu- /

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noun

Simon, 1835–1909, U.S. astronomer.

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Newcastle upon Tyne, new chum, New Church, New City, new-collar, Newcomb, Newcombe, New Comedy, Newcomen, newcomer, New Country

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How to use Newcomb in a sentence

A week before, Newcomb and Turecki had skied together, with a focus of their time spent discussing spatial variability.
It’s Time to Embrace Ski Guiding|Marc Peruzzi|February 26, 2021|Outside Online
I think Newcomb, for President, was an uncommon hit—if he believes, he will probably carry others.
The Letters of William James, Vol. 1|William James
Even if it were nothing more than to follow Thoph Newcomb's example and sell fish.
The Rise of Roscoe Paine|Joseph C. Lincoln
Professor Newcomb asks me to point out the advantages of a neutral meridian.
International Conference Held at Washington for the Purpose of Fixing a Prime Meridian and a Universal Day. October, 1884.|Various

This illustration appears to me to answer the demands of Professor Newcomb.
International Conference Held at Washington for the Purpose of Fixing a Prime Meridian and a Universal Day. October, 1884.|Various
Newcomb questions the totality of this eclipse, but assigns no clear reasons for his doubts.
The Story of Eclipses|George Chambers

British Dictionary definitions for Newcomb

Newcomb

/ (ˈnjuːkəm) /

noun

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

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