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
Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Additionally, the ground floor has a central stage and pulses with nightly live music, a large bar with seating for 20, and intimate banquettes.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Four complaints suggested softer flooring alternatives to the splash park's concrete.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, The Enquirer, 31 Aug. 2025
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Noun
That floor had no visible access from inside the house.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Additionally, the ground floor has a central stage and pulses with nightly live music, a large bar with seating for 20, and intimate banquettes.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
Viewers on YouTube were floored by the dad's reaction and praised his transformation.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Four complaints suggested softer flooring alternatives to the splash park's concrete.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, The Enquirer, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for floor
Noun
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But the name on the bottom of the letter didn’t belong to a law firm.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Marlins scored three runs in the bottom of the ninth.—
Steve Gorten,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Broadbelt’s death shocked the community and reignited a countywide conversation about the dual problem of unleashed dogs and overcrowded animal shelters.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Kristen Delano, a spokesperson for Koloma, told the Idaho Statesman in an interview that the discovery shocked scientists, many of whom thought hydrogen molecules were too small to collect underground.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The potential intruder surprises her in the water.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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In New York City, Charlie Sheen embarks on a book tour for his new memoir, The Book of Sheen, while Doja Cat surprises fans at her pop-up in Union Square.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Defending forces downed or suppressed 430 drones and 21 missiles, the air force said.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
3 Sep. 2025
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After this year’s July 17 storm, during which between 7 and 11 inches of rain fell over Wyandotte County, public works staff found blockages in the roads, areas that were washed out, at least 40 downed trees and erosion throughout the area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As the infection overwhelms the body, severe drops in blood pressure further starve vital organs of oxygen.—
Michal Ruprecht,
NPR,
8 Sep. 2025
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That’s a fast track to overwhelm, a broken budget, and frustration.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Customers can wrap the truck’s exterior paneling in a color or print of their choosing, as well as customize lighting and tires, and even convert the two-passenger flat bed truck into a 5-person SUV.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
10 Sep. 2025
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Right now, top-selling furniture and home decor pieces from her line are up to 79 percent off, including area rugs, storage cabinets, bed frames, and more.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Leo’s appalled; Geno looks forward to eating.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
7 Sep. 2025
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Trump’s victories against the bureaucracy have appalled many Democrats, though none have much of a theory on how to put Humpty Dumpty back together.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Over the past 48 hours, Nepal has been rocked by deadly mass protests led by young people who are frustrated over the country's leadership.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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The pilots of Delta Flight 56, an Airbus A330, were flying from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam when violent turbulence rocked the plane near Creston, Wyoming.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Floor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floor. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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