Synonyms for Ross
rɔs, rɒsross

Princeton's WordNet

1. Ross, John Ross, Sir John Rossnoun

   Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)

2. Ross, James Clark Ross, Sir James Clark Rossnoun

   British explorer of the Arctic and Antarctic; located the north magnetic pole in 1831; discovered the Ross Sea in Antarctica; nephew of Sir John Ross (1800-1862)

3. Ross, Sir Ronald Rossnoun

   British physician who discovered that mosquitos transmit malaria (1857-1932)

4. Ross, Nellie Ross, Nellie Tayloe Rossnoun

   a politician in Wyoming who was the first woman governor in the United States (1876-1977)

5. Ross, Betsy Ross, Betsy Griscom Rossnoun

   American seamstress said to have made the first American flag at the request of George Washington (1752-1836)

Matched Categories

1. • Explorer
   • Physician
   • Politician
   • Seamstress

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1. List of paraphrases for "ross":

   mouette, russian, -ross

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1. Brian Flores:

   I am thankful that the NFL's investigator found my factual allegations against Stephen Ross are true, at the same time, I am disappointed to learn that the investigator minimized Mr. Ross's offers and pressure to tank games especially when I wrote and submitted a letter at the time to Miami Dolphins executives documenting my serious concerns regarding this subject at the time which the investigator has in her possession.

2. Donyale Printup:

   Wouldn't it be nice if they got a Target or Ross or somewhere nice to shop ? The little trolley comes through but there's nothing to do. If people are coming here from all over they should have something to see, i'm just overwhelmed by all the changes.

3. Jonathan Ross:

   The longer the rope, the more challenging because you have to generate more force, you want to see that move travel all the way down to that anchor point. Another mistake, Jonathan Ross added, is pulling the ropes too tight.

4. Michael Lewis:

   She loved Ross Schultz, with whom she died. She loved to live and our hearts are so broken they can't find the words to describe the feeling. Her mother, Tabitha Soren, and I, and her brother Walker and sister Quinn are going to find ways for her memory to live in her absence.

5. Doug Ducey:

   Words cannot express my disappointment at this terrible decision. I am embarrassed for Nike, instead of celebrating American history the week of our nation's independence, Nike has apparently decided that Betsy Ross is unworthy, and has bowed to the current onslaught of political correctness and historical revisionism.