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
Kim Velsey, Curbed, 30 Sep. 2025
The floor, ceilings and baggage conveyors are new, too.
—Vinod Sreeharsha
september 30, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Carol Cain, Freep.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Once the structural shell is complete, traditional crews step in to add the roof, wiring, windows, flooring and finishing touches.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The shape increases natural airflow and creates even temperatures with only one degree of difference between the floor and the ceiling (in traditional rooms, the ceiling can be up to ten degrees warmer).
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 30 Sep. 2025
The floor, ceilings and baggage conveyors are new, too.
—Vinod Sreeharsha
september 30, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
Ed was floored when the Department of Natural Resources named a street after him on Belle Isle in 2018.
—Carol Cain, Freep.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Once the structural shell is complete, traditional crews step in to add the roof, wiring, windows, flooring and finishing touches.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for floor
Noun
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United have a relatively kind baptism to their European campaign on Wednesday, with a home match against Norwegian side Valerenga, who have only been in the competition once before and finished bottom of their group.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The brownie bits at the top and bottom hit different at the end.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Alfred Hitchcock's classic, which revolutionized and shocked Hollywood in equal measure, was famously adapted from a novel that was based on the case of Ed Gein by American writer Robert Bloch.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Oct. 2025
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In August, David was in a video that shocked the world and drew commentary from the White House.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Bad Bunny’s booking for Super Bowl LX, scheduled for February, didn’t surprise anyone familiar with his music.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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For last year's celebration, Nathan Lane surprised Behar on the show with a pizza deliveryman stripper in honor of the occasion.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Report downed power lines to the police.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Chapman was part of a SEAL Team Six mission during the war in Afghanistan in which helicopters were downed.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Levi’s style hits right at the hips, per one five-foot-two reviewer, and comes with a simple, zip-up design to avoid overwhelming your figure.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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With no relatives in attendance, the weight of his tragedy overwhelmed him.—
Seth Carnell,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Each bedroom is big enough to hold at least a full-size bed, if not larger, and there’s room to add some type of storage—a must-have for families who want to go tiny.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
8 Oct. 2025
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The accommodations offer resort, coastline, or ocean views; king or double queen beds; balconies or ground-level patios; and optional Club level.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After going public together on social media, the pair have elicited strong reactions from people in their comments — some appalled by their age gap and others who quickly jump to their defense.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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Hollywood leaders were astonished; free speech groups were appalled; and the episode triggered a multi-day news cycle about free speech and corporate capitulation to political pressure.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As seen in the second photo, Kidman — who also rocked her new bangs — layered a statement burgundy blazer jacket over her shoulders to tie in the bag.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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The country was rocked by the 2019 murder of Walter Lübcke, a local government official who supported the pro-refugee policies of then-Chancellor Angela Merkel.—
Stephanie Halasz,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Floor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floor. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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