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
Mary Wenthur, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
When their 7-year-old ran into the garage to report that water was all over the floor, Mitch assumed a pipe had burst, or perhaps the toilet was backed up.
—Nick Bowlin, ProPublica, 18 May 2026
Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 13 May 2026
They were floored to learn the allegations of what happened there.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 11 May 2026
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Noun
There’s also a king-sized bed that sits on the floor inside a black, glossy, tubular frame.
—Mary Wenthur, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
When their 7-year-old ran into the garage to report that water was all over the floor, Mitch assumed a pipe had burst, or perhaps the toilet was backed up.
—Nick Bowlin, ProPublica, 18 May 2026
Verb
The scenes with Firstman and Absolom, floored me because a few of them are incredibly moving, but not cloyingly so.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 13 May 2026
They were floored to learn the allegations of what happened there.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for floor
Noun
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The Angels loaded the bases with two outs in the bottom of the 10th but left-hander Hogan Harris got Jorge Soler to ground out, sending the Angels to their 23rd loss in 29 games.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2026
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The probability of a win is higher as Burnley are usually closer to the bottom of the league.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
Verb
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Fans and teammates of NASCAR star Kyle Busch are mourning his death, which shocked the sports world Thursday.—
Chase Jordan
May 22,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2026
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Coming from a religious upbringing, this idea of elitism deeply shocked me.—
Natalie Stoclet,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Verb
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His shocking appearance seemed to even surprise his castmates, who looked at him with wide eyes and open mouths.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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There’s deep, poetic honor in the grueling fight to rebuild a standard; to find the creative sparks and opportunism required to surprise the world again.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
Verb
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The scare followed a NATO jet downing a Ukrainian drone over Estonia and a string of stray drones over Baltic states, deepening anxiety along the alliance’s vulnerable eastern flank.—
Liudas Dapkus,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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The allegations stem from 1996, when Castro allegedly ordered the downing two civilian planes providing humanitarian aid, killing four.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Now the Knicks are overwhelming a Cavaliers team that looks completely overmatched by the moment.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
24 May 2026
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She has been overwhelmed by emotions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Not one but two heaters; one wall mounted right next to the bed and one electric fur rug for under foot comfort.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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Down the hall, ceramic eggs cover the walls while a giant yolk rests atop a mattress, turning a hospital bed into a commentary on fragility and birth.—
Jane Horowitz,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Some were appalled by the cynicism of the company’s pitch, others by its client list, which included indie artists whose popularity fans preferred to imagine had spread organically.—
Lane Brown,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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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
Verb
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Geena Davis, 70, stunned in a sequins illusion dress that resembled fireworks at the Cannes Film Festival closing ceremony on May 23.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
24 May 2026
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Busch’s rapid decline stunned the racing world, inside and outside the track.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
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“Floor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floor. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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