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
Kaio Cesar, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
The duplex, located on the top two floors of an upscale Carlton Gardens building, was the final project of the late British architect James Stirling.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 11 May 2026
Chris McKenna, New York Times, 9 May 2026
And Betnijah Laney-Hamilton welcomed Sun rookie Gianna Kneepkens to the WNBA with a crossover that floored the first-round pick.
—Fiifi Frimpong, Mercury News, 9 May 2026
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Noun
Small adjustments made big differences, like increasing pocket sizes to better fit the tennis balls and, with Sabet’s suggestion, extending her coat to the floor.
—Kaio Cesar, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
The duplex, located on the top two floors of an upscale Carlton Gardens building, was the final project of the late British architect James Stirling.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 11 May 2026
Verb
The Londoner picked himself up off the canvas twice — in the first round when he was floored by the first significant punch of the fight, and again in the third — then powered on, regained his composure and broke down the defending champion in impressive fashion.
—Chris McKenna, New York Times, 9 May 2026
And Betnijah Laney-Hamilton welcomed Sun rookie Gianna Kneepkens to the WNBA with a crossover that floored the first-round pick.
—Fiifi Frimpong, Mercury News, 9 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for floor
Noun
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Montgomery played a factor in the bottom of the fifth with a one-out single.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The back of Cy Young Award finalist Hunter Brown’s jersey is visible at the bottom.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Din is shocked to discover the asset is a baby, Grogu.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Alexander pinned Slater for the win, completely shocking the fans in Sacramento, California.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Pacer Hasan Ali dismissed Shadman Islam for 10, with Saud Shakeel taking a catch at gully after the batter was surprised by the extra bounce.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
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Something super fascinating there that really surprised me.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Report downed power lines to the police.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 May 2026
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Late in the play, after rough shots of Cutty Sark have been downed, and now richer, mellower sips of Johnnie Walker Blue Label are taking hold, the combative card game mellows and expands into life lessons.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Aging in ex-bourbon oak barrels adds vanilla and caramel notes without overwhelming the spirit’s lighter structure.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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To allow your anger at the cosmic unluckiness of a friend’s far-too-early passing be overwhelmed by your gratitude at the cosmic luckiness of ever having met them at all.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Hotel Terra Jackson Hole is also dog-friendly, with the Noble Paws program offering amenities and packages for your pup, with options like a cozy dog bed, treat, toy, and food and water bowls.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Outside, the property continues down the hillside in terraces meant for gathering, play and gardening, with landscaped areas and raised planting beds below.—
David Caraccio
May 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
Verb
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The young Forster recoiled from the school’s culture of authoritarianism and militaristic chauvinism, which may have found expression in the students’ often appalling attitudes toward their own mothers.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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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
Verb
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Wild-eyed in a register that ranges from dreamy to terrified to stunned into submission, her performance is the most honestly felt thing here.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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Authorities discovered the bodies of a man who worked for Henry County, a woman and an infant in a McDonough home on Tuesday night, leaving the woman’s family devastated and the man’s coworkers within the county’s Department of Transportation stunned.—
Reed Williams,
AJC.com,
16 May 2026
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“Floor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floor. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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