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
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
Gagosian first opened an office in the building in 1987, then went on to lease units on multiple floors as gallery space.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 13 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Throughout the house, Ardalan painted the parquet flooring white, which also contributed to the nautical look.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 4 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Mix Textures, Patterns, And Design Styles This means layering them on everything, whether walls, floors, furniture, or accents.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
Gagosian first opened an office in the building in 1987, then went on to lease units on multiple floors as gallery space.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
Dubois had struggled to get to her opponent initially but floored her with a heavy left in the sixth round and never looked back.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Throughout the house, Ardalan painted the parquet flooring white, which also contributed to the nautical look.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 4 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for floor
Noun
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With the Yankees down a run in the bottom of the ninth, Jose Caballero lined a two-RBI walkoff double into left-center field off of Jordan Romano to give the Bombers a comeback 5-4 win.—
James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The cozy fleece bottoms have a flattering straight-leg fit and feature subtle side piping, giving them a fashionable, sporty effect.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This week, coach Javier Mascherano shocked the league by departing the club, leaving Guillermo Hoyos as the interim coach.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
18 Apr. 2026
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Eight years later, the broken family is shocked when she is returned to them, as what should be a joyful reunion turns into a living nightmare.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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However, this time around, Harry, 41, and Meghan, 44, opted to fly business class on Qantas, surprising some of their fellow fliers on the flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne.—
Helen Murphy,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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One Christmas, Alfortish surprised Garrison with a twenty-five-thousand-dollar bonus.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Russia's defense ministry said 207 Ukrainian drones were intercepted overnight, while Ukraine's Air Force said 31 missiles and 636 drones were downed during Russia's attack.—
Aidan Stretch,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Moscow said its military downed more than 200 drones.—
Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
16 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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The researchers say the technology goes back to the 90s, but the fabric for the hospital beds began development in 2017.—
Monique John,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Among them is Yvette Rodríguez, 61, who needs a sleep apnea machine, and her husband, Luis Soler, a 67-year-old veteran and double amputee, who relies on an electric adjustable bed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Hiram Crombie is shocked and appalled that Jamie is taking the Trading Post from him and kicking him and the other men off Fraser’s Ridge?—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
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The proposal appalled the science community and lawmakers.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
9 Apr. 2026
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The South Bay’s theater and vocal world were stunned by the sudden passing of Fang Klein, a popular performer, vocal instructor and performing arts advocate, with tributes throughout social media pouring in from all corners of the community.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2026
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The teen’s murder stunned parkgoers.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Floor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floor. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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