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
Katie McDonough, Curbed, 16 Feb. 2026
Aidan played basketball at Burlington Central, but his final two seasons were cut short by several injuries that kept him off the floor.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Feb. 2026
Other areas falling below code in the report ranged from restrooms and kitchens to HVAC, egress, interior and exterior stairs, flooring and damaged sidewalks.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The living room/bedroom is all lovely arches and warm wooden millwork, including what looks like an inlaid wood medallion on the floor.
—Katie McDonough, Curbed, 16 Feb. 2026
Aidan played basketball at Burlington Central, but his final two seasons were cut short by several injuries that kept him off the floor.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
Sweetin was floored about the story that came up as the former costars discussed an episode of their original sitcom in which Stephanie's baby sister, Michelle (Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen), has the idea to grow a money tree.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Feb. 2026
Other areas falling below code in the report ranged from restrooms and kitchens to HVAC, egress, interior and exterior stairs, flooring and damaged sidewalks.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for floor
Noun
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Spanxsmooth Swim styles will include string bikini tops and bottoms, a bandeau bikini top, and a scoop-neck one-piece.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Neodymium is a rare earth, one of the minerals near the bottom of the periodic table that are crucial for everyday life.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Fennell likes to shock, and her newest film has successfully provoked many strong reactions.—
Natasha O'Neill,
Vanity Fair,
13 Feb. 2026
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Nancy Guthrie’s abduction from her home in the upscale Catalina Foothills north of Tucson, Arizona, shocked the nation.—
Michael Ruiz , Adriana James-Rodil,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The child prodigy who was a double outcast Political observers shouldn’t have been surprised.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Customers have been pleasantly surprised by this set, too, noting that the fabric feels luxurious while being extremely comfortable.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Keller eases past Eaton in finale Keller got 14 points from Mia Arnold as the Indians downed Haslet Eaton 47-40 in a District 4-6A contest.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Feb. 2026
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Report downed power lines to the police.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Many providers are overwhelmed by paperwork, Faustman said, and the burden is especially heavy in rural settings where clinics may not have large administrative teams.—
Windsor Johnston,
NPR,
14 Feb. 2026
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This year, however, politics threatens to overwhelm the festival itself.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The ballot measure advanced on Tuesday suggests a temporary 2% increase to the city’s 14% transient occupancy tax — often called a bed or hotel tax — dropping to a permanent post-Games 1% increase starting in 2029.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Northwestern is hoping to build a new tower with more than 200 beds on the campus of Northwestern Memorial in Streeterville.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Several editors were appalled by the idea alone.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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But just as those supporters should not be blamed for having mixed feelings, so Spurs staff would be entirely justified in feeling bemused, frustrated and appalled by any suggestion that fans do not want to get a result, just as Postecoglou was two years ago.—
Dan Kilpatrick,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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All are stunned by secrets that eventually emerge.—
Chris Hewitt,
Boston Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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Michelle Obama stunned in a strapless black leather dress while dancing with husband Barack Obama in a Valentine's Day post shared by the former president.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Floor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floor. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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