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
Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 20 Apr. 2026
It's also featured in a room with screens on the walls, floor and ceiling, immersing people in the art.
—Alina Hartounian, NPR, 20 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
Unlike on Earth, in space, if an astronaut lets an object slip from their grasp, the consequences are not just different (that object doesn’t drop to the floor) but also possibly dire.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 20 Apr. 2026
It's also featured in a room with screens on the walls, floor and ceiling, immersing people in the art.
—Alina Hartounian, NPR, 20 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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Los Angeles center fielder Alex Call was checked on by an athletic trainer in the bottom of the first after making a running catch on Schmitt's sacrifice fly and collided straight into left fielder Teoscar Hernández.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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In the bottom of the ninth, the Mets were retired on 12 pitches to clinch their 12th loss and the worst record in baseball.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
22 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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Short has previously praised his Oscar-winning costar for her demeanor on set, sharing what might surprise fans most about working with her.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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The sharp rebound has surprised some market watchers because the conflict remains unresolved and a fragile ceasefire faces looming deadlines.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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Report downed power lines to the police.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Did anyone order up Josh Allen downing a brewski for the boys?—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 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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Her mother filmed her joining the call from her hospital bed; Mavromatis’s attorney shared the video with me.—
Irin Carmon,
Vulture,
22 Apr. 2026
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The clip opens with the character Matt Hagen, played by Tom Rhys Harries, bandaged and bloody, lying in a hospital bed.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
22 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 23 Apr. 2026.
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