1
as in to shock
to cause an unpleasant surprise for
that you would say such a rude thing to someone floors me
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2
as in to surprise
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
as you might expect, winning the lottery simply floored us
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3
as in to down
to strike (someone) so forcefully as to cause a fall
the boxer floored his opponent in the second round, winning the fight by a knockout
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as in to overwhelm
to subject to incapacitating emotional or mental stress
the pushing and shoving at the clearance sale absolutely floored me, and I had to leave
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Recent Examples of floor
Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
The living-dining area is elegant — hardwood floors, a decorative fireplace, and wainscoting.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 6 Apr. 2026
Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 4 Apr. 2026
In recent years, many people have shifted their flooring preferences to harder surfaces, like wood, tile, and stone.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 3 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Former House staff writer Brian Basham captured an image of Engen and Hudson drinking at Burger Moe's on March 26 before the House gaveled in for floor session and lawmakers debated a few bills.
—Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
The living-dining area is elegant — hardwood floors, a decorative fireplace, and wainscoting.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
Throughout the house, Ardalan painted the parquet flooring white, which also contributed to the nautical look.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 4 Apr. 2026
In recent years, many people have shifted their flooring preferences to harder surfaces, like wood, tile, and stone.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for floor
Noun
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Isolated by its beautiful, rugged mountains, West Virginia sits entirely within Appalachia and has long been listed at the bottom of a laundry list of failings, including poor health and a lack of education.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Spieth, nine holes away from another wire-to-wire victory, throws it away with a collapse around Amen Corner that is shocking even by Augusta National standards.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Viewers were equally shocked at the mishap.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Tribal members specifically built their homes in ways that prevented bears from getting in, and learned to always sing or make noise when walking down a trail, so as not to surprise them.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Taking a second swipe at cornerback shouldn’t surprise anyone, given the need for depth in that group.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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During the first wave of search and rescue after the jet was downed, the pilot was located and extracted by an HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Report downed power lines to the police.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The kitchen offers tons of storage and a full-height wine display, along with lighting by Lindsey Adelman Studio that adds a contemporary edge without overwhelming the space.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2026
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Others warned that Korean entertainment could overwhelm the domestic industry.—
Ken Moritsugu,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Ayotte, a Republican, had sparred with federal officials after ICE disclosed plans to spend $158 million to convert a warehouse in the town into a 500-bed processing center.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The landlord got rid of his king-sized bed, his Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Fendi and Dolce and Gabbana items.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Back in Brooklyn after college at Emerson, she was appalled by the march toward war that followed 9/11.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026
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Minerliz’ family was relieved — and appalled.—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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After the Executive Office of Health and Human Services ordered the removal of tools like pepper gel, handcuffs and batons from the toolbelts of the Tewksbury Security Team specialists at the hospital, officials in Tewksbury were stunned, and immediately sought answers from the state.—
Peter Currier,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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DeChambeau, stunned by the shot, turned and looked at his caddie in disbelief.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Floor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floor. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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