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
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
The upper floor will be used as office space.
—Mark Price
updated June 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 June 2026
Mark Puleo, New York Times, 15 June 2026
She would have been floored by the casualness that has seeped into society today, from wearing pajamas on flights to sweatpants to dinner.
—Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 14 June 2026
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Noun
Hand off your vacuuming duties to this robot vacuum, which is powerful enough to lift dirt, pet hair and other debris from carpeting and floors.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
The upper floor will be used as office space.
—Mark Price
updated June 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 June 2026
Verb
In the final minute of the second round against Zahabi, O’Malley floored him with an overhand right that shut the Canadian’s lights off.
—Mark Puleo, New York Times, 15 June 2026
She would have been floored by the casualness that has seeped into society today, from wearing pajamas on flights to sweatpants to dinner.
—Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for floor
Noun
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Tuesday’s game between the Braves and Giants at Truist Park was suspended in the bottom of the second due to unplayable field conditions.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
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That color indicates warm to hot fire, per the scale visible at the bottom of the gif.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
17 June 2026
Verb
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In a phone interview with The Times, her sister, Vanessa Marseille, said the family was shocked and devastated over the incident.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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The audience was definitely shocked and also touched.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Through the fantastical nature of this story and the original nature of the omniscient narrator Ahmad is able to continually surprise.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
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There was also a nice moment with his dad, who surprised him after flying to New York on a red-eye Sunday morning.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
Verb
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Report downed power lines to the police.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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Meanwhile, Russia’s Defense Ministry said that air defenses downed 157 Ukrainian drones from late Tuesday until early Wednesday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Consider the following ideas to maximize space and add flower power without overwhelming the dahlias.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
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In a world often overwhelmed by heartbreak and division, the story confirms that love has a way of continuing on.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
Noun
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The agency also pays for 10 shelter beds at the Gateway Center and Salvation Army.—
Sara Gregory,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
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Benji separated from Zack, patted the spot on the bed between them, and then opened up his arm as an invitation.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Seated beside Rosado on Wednesday, Lopez appeared appalled at what had transpired in recent weeks.—
Tess Riski
June 18,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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Democratic lawmakers were predictably appalled by Pulte’s selection.—
Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The tiny island nation that stunned tournament favorite Spain in last week's opener took a 1-0 lead over Uruguay early in their match on Kevin Pina's free kick.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 June 2026
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The strike ended a 299-minute World Cup scoring drought for the 2010 champions, who had been held goalless in their opener by Cape Verde — a result that stunned the football world.—
Olivia Shalhoup,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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“Floor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floor. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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