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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4
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
Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 15 Sep. 2025
Rosewood Hotel Georgia Rosewood Hotel Georgia Rosewood Hotel Georgia recently revamped its guest rooms and lounges, including the lower-level Prophecy Bar, reopened as an inventive speakeasy and Reflections The Garden Terrace, an oasis hidden on the fourth floor.
—Carolyn Heller, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
Viewers on YouTube were floored by the dad's reaction and praised his transformation.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The apartment also has the original (and well maintained) parquet floors.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 15 Sep. 2025
Rosewood Hotel Georgia Rosewood Hotel Georgia Rosewood Hotel Georgia recently revamped its guest rooms and lounges, including the lower-level Prophecy Bar, reopened as an inventive speakeasy and Reflections The Garden Terrace, an oasis hidden on the fourth floor.
—Carolyn Heller, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
Orientation, such as whether the cabochons appear as diamonds or squares when viewed from room entrances, can also affect how the flooring pattern is perceived.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
Viewers on YouTube were floored by the dad's reaction and praised his transformation.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for floor
Noun
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Fine arts at the bottom seems to have some rationale to it.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The list of list surveyed is, as ever, at the bottom.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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These shocks land heavily on Hispanics, who are overrepresented in construction, service, and blue-collar work sensitive to inflation and policy disruptions.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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The charges come five days after 22-year-old Tyler Robinson was taken into custody in connection with the grisly killing that shocked the nation and stoked fears of more political violence.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Allow team members to collaborate, and then surprise you with the results.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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As is true every year there have been a few movies that have surprised people, but there’s a lot of enthusiasm for going to the theater.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Report downed power lines to the police.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Polish airspace was violated by at least 19 Russian drones overnight, the country's prime minister said, in a torrent of activity that triggered a response from the NATO country's air force, which scrambled and downed several of the drones.—
Will Gretsky,
ABC News,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And in moments when a winner did say what was on their mind, the Boys & Girls Club bit overwhelmed them.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
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This type of pressure would overwhelm most professionals, yet Nate Bargatze accepted the offer to host the 2025 Emmys.—
Stacey Stratton,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Mushi takes his blanket and tucks himself into bed.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Things only get worse when, after the guests go to bed, a tipsy Solène does cheerleading stunts with Damo by the Jacuzzi instead of working.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Kennedy holds views that clash sharply with the president’s legal reform agenda and should appall anyone who supports the president’s goal of reforming America’s legal system.—
Tiger Joyce,
Boston Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Leo’s appalled; Geno looks forward to eating.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Frazier came out of his corner in the 14th all but blind, rocking on unsteady legs.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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Speaking of politics, singer and forty-ish America’s Got Talent standout from good ol’ Indiana, Adam Lambert, far right below, has been rocking a full-on Byzantine Empire surcoat/suit outfit for some time now.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Floor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floor. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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