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
Joanna Moriello, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
The three-floor, 90,000-square-foot office for Citigroup Technology, a division of the investment bank and financial services firm Citigroup, is at 11225 North Community House Road in Ballantyne.
—Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
Mamie Bah, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
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, 10 Mar. 2026
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Noun
People reported victims jumping from the upper floor as the fire raged.
—Joanna Moriello, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
The three-floor, 90,000-square-foot office for Citigroup Technology, a division of the investment bank and financial services firm Citigroup, is at 11225 North Community House Road in Ballantyne.
—Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
The auditorium has new lights, seating, sound system, stage flooring and enhanced backstage capabilities.
—Mamie Bah, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
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, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for floor
Noun
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And then Venezuela rallied in the top of the ninth and Palencia closed it with a shutout bottom of the ninth.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2026
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King agreed that the catcher is going to have the best view, especially because the top and bottom of the zone can fluctuate from, for example, the 5-foot-6 Jose Altuve to the 6-7 Aaron Judge.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Tarrant County Democrats shocked the country by electing union leader and aircraft mechanic Taylor Rehmet to the state Senate, Talarico said.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2026
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And the deadly Typhoon Haiyan hitting the Philippines in 2013 shocked the world.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Safford said he was surprised by the turnout.—
CBS News Atlanta Staff,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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News in the media also might surprise you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2026
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Officials reported storm damage, downed power lines and trees and power outages.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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And not just from downing nootropic stacks and Chinese peptides, the latest tech-world fad drugs.—
Joe Hagan,
Vanity Fair,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Adapted from a Japanese novel, the unusual story revolves around a spirit responsible for guiding transient souls to their next reincarnation, who embarks on a perilous mission with a young girl to prevent her being overwhelmed by her anger and transforming into a monster.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
21 Mar. 2026
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The Longhorns overwhelmed Missouri State early with their size and speed at both ends of the court.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The rooms The rooms at Hotel June Malibu are minimal but effortlessly cool, each centered around a king-sized bed (with a Casper mattress) that’s bliss after a day of sun and surf.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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The facility would have 50-70 beds and provide treatment for people who are committed to a state institution or ordered to receive treatment for substance use disorder.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As a relative newcomer to San Diego, I am appalled by the condition of the main roads in this city.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Undeterred by danger and appalled by hospital conditions, Annie organized the Keokuk Ladies’ Soldiers’ Aid Society (KLAS), serving as its corresponding secretary.—
Hanna Howard,
Des Moines Register,
8 Mar. 2026
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The race is expected to be tight and follows a campaign rocked by allegations of foreign interference that stunned the traditionally moderate EU country.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Mar. 2026
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When freshman center Gandy Malou-Mamel walked into Gampel Pavilion on Friday for the UConn women’s basketball team’s first official NCAA Tournament practice, she was stunned by the makeover that the Huskies’ home arena had undergone.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Floor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floor. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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