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
Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 13 Jan. 2026
The warm, folk-craft decor will include rag rugs, patchwork tile floors and string lights.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
CBS News, 20 Dec. 2025
Peterson revealed his now five-year-old daughter Monroe's cancer diagnosis in 2024 on social media, and was floored by the response from people all over the world who wanted to help his little girl.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 14 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Although you might be tempted by the tile choices below at a showroom or based on one square sample, interior designers say these five can be overwhelming when used wall-to-wall or on both the walls and the floor.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 13 Jan. 2026
The warm, folk-craft decor will include rag rugs, patchwork tile floors and string lights.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
The native of England then floored Paul with a combination to the head.
—CBS News, 20 Dec. 2025
Peterson revealed his now five-year-old daughter Monroe's cancer diagnosis in 2024 on social media, and was floored by the response from people all over the world who wanted to help his little girl.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 14 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for floor
Noun
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Older leaves on the bottom of the orchid can yellow, soften, and die as part of the normal life cycle, Kondrat explains.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2026
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Brouk & Co Pearl Travel Jewelry Case Admittedly, my jewelry is often treated as an afterthought during travel, floating at the bottom of my toiletry bag or in a random duffel pocket.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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An injury to Jordan Cox, who had been due to keep wicket, saw a reshuffle and a decision that shocked everyone.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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On Tuesday night, the football program was shocked to see on social media that Williams had announced his intentions to enter the transfer portal.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But no one was surprised by the play in the Panthers’ locker room, even after Scott’s struggles in 2024.—
Mike Kaye
January 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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While each deposit may seem small, this money can snowball over time and surprise you.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Report downed power lines to the police.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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Report downed power lines to the police.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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And she was overwhelmed by the maze of paperwork needed simply to get her off the street, much less to make any of the other things happen.—
Kff Health News,
Oc Register,
14 Jan. 2026
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Small mosaics, bold geometrics, and overused penny tiles can overwhelm a room.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The changes then alter the distribution of species and damages ecosystems such as reefs, mangroves, seagrass beds and kelp forests.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Mercury Row Hegg Linen Tufted Upholstered Platform Bed Shopping for a bed can be pricy, which is why this platform option—discounted by more than $700—immediately caught my eye.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Jefferson—the original originalist—would have been appalled at some of our recent Supreme Court decisions.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2026
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Of all the recent poster boys for appalling misbehavior by the State Police, Michael Proctor would of course rank number one.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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So we were stunned to read about how Sean Harden, chair of the Chicago Board of Education as duly appointed by Mayor Brandon Johnson, reportedly had launched two internal investigations into how that board’s super-secret business got into the hands of reporters.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Others were stunned by individual line items.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Floor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floor. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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