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
Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 8 July 2025
The warehouse floor has always been a place of constant motion and split-second decisions.
—Prashanth Cecil, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2025
That’s one of the pieces of advice from the FDA and the USDA about how to keep from being floored with a foodborne illness after a power outage.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 28 May 2025
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Noun
Dogs often developed sores on their feet from living on the wire mesh floors of their cages, and often puppies could be seen with their legs and paws falling through the holes, documents showed.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 8 July 2025
The warehouse floor has always been a place of constant motion and split-second decisions.
—Prashanth Cecil, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Verb
Yeo suggests pairing this sage green with creamy off-whites and brushed brass accents for a space that exudes warmth, or layering it with white marble countertops or flooring for striking contrast that adds a touch of luxury.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2025
That’s one of the pieces of advice from the FDA and the USDA about how to keep from being floored with a foodborne illness after a power outage.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for floor
Noun
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The other is a special racket bag that features his signature logo at the bottom and icons for milestones in his career.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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However, the firework shot out backward, exiting from the bottom of the tube and hitting the teen in the chest, the sheriff’s office said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 July 2025
Verb
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Dangerous enough to raise the stakes, but not too gruesome to shock young viewers.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
5 July 2025
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More than a year after a 19-year-old college student's murder shocked Milwaukee and prompted waves of outcry, the man accused of killing her is finally on trial.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 July 2025
Verb
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Frantic runs burst through the music, while the last movement surprises with its sudden force.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
11 July 2025
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In early May 2025, oil briefly hit its lowest price in four years after OPEC and its allies (OPEC+) surprised the market with an accelerated output hike for the summer, a move Trump himself had previously called for.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
Verb
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On the women’s side, defending champion Miki Sudo of Tampa, Florida, won her 11th title, downing 33 dogs, and beating out 12 others, including a mother-daughter pair.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
4 July 2025
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As for personal stats, Chestnut downed just over five fewer dogs than his record of 76 hot dogs and buns in 2021.—
Logan Holland,
People.com,
4 July 2025
Verb
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This can overwhelm analysts and lead to alert fatigue.—
Bhupendra Singh,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Among other things, a lack of staff hampered the State Emergency Response Team’s ability to maintain a 24-hour operation that was supposed to support local and county officials who were overwhelmed by the massive storm.—
Jennifer Berry Hawes,
ProPublica,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Going to bed at the same time and getting up at the same time keeps your body regulated and make sit easier to fall asleep.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Consider a clock alarm, don’t answer emails or messages in bed, and avoid looking at your phone for as long as possible.—
Ana Morales,
Vogue,
5 July 2025
Verb
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Spielberg imagined it as a noise that has the power to appall.—
David Denby,
Vulture,
3 July 2025
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Still, there is plenty here that should appall both Democrats and Republicans.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Human rights groups have called for restraint among police officers as waves of protests have rocked Kenya in recent weeks.—
Nicholas Komu,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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Soon, as orders poured in, Spencer was in a pizza-making frenzy, putting them in the oven, removing and slicing them with a rocking pizza cutter, and boxing them.—
John Tuohy,
IndyStar,
11 July 2025
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“Floor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floor. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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