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
Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
The living-dining area is elegant — hardwood floors, a decorative fireplace, and wainscoting.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 6 Apr. 2026
Dan Simms, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
So, the poster had their payment card out ready to pay for their bag, but was floored by what happened next.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Former House staff writer Brian Basham captured an image of Engen and Hudson drinking at Burger Moe's on March 26 before the House gaveled in for floor session and lawmakers debated a few bills.
—Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
The living-dining area is elegant — hardwood floors, a decorative fireplace, and wainscoting.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
Empire Today and Lowe's are national companies that offer a wide range of flooring materials and installation services.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
So, the poster had their payment card out ready to pay for their bag, but was floored by what happened next.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for floor
Noun
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But dating back even further to Monday’s home opener against the Twins, the bottom of the Royals’ order reached base safely in 12 straight plate appearances.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Blackhawks scored three runs in the bottom of the sixth, however, to grab the lead for good.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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One of his players from the 2005 team, outfielder Scott Podsednik, shocked Guillén with the announcement.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Coming off three straight 100-loss seasons and widely projected for a fourth in 2026, Polis believes the club’s changed front office, led by president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta, gives the Rockies a shot to shock the baseball world with a wild-card berth.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Tribal members specifically built their homes in ways that prevented bears from getting in, and learned to always sing or make noise when walking down a trail, so as not to surprise them.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Taking a second swipe at cornerback shouldn’t surprise anyone, given the need for depth in that group.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Report downed power lines to the police.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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Birdville downs rival Richland Matthew Moore allowed 1 earned run while scattering 2 hits across 5 innings to lead North Richland Hills Birdville past North Richland Hills Richland 3-2 in a District 6-5A showdown on Tuesday night at Richland High School.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And its power overwhelms that kind of analogy.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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When used in large numbers, such drones could, in theory, overwhelm air defenses.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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New Era, a 200-bed facility, has had recurring outbreaks of Legionella, the bacteria that grow within water and air conditioning systems and can cause Legionnaires’ Disease, records show.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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The sight of a heated and jet-equipped hydrotherapy pool greets you at check in, and is flanked by relaxation day beds, a sauna, and a steam room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Back in Brooklyn after college at Emerson, she was appalled by the march toward war that followed 9/11.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026
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Minerliz’ family was relieved — and appalled.—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Arms were folded, faces stunned by, and a feeling of defeat—that's what was left as the road to the championship came to a halt with the Fighting Illini losing to the UConn Huskies.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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While new-car sales dropped in the EU through January, BYD stunned the market by reporting a 175% year-on-year increase in deliveries to 13,982 units, according to ACEA data.—
Sam Meredith,Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Floor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floor. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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