1
as in to shock
to cause an unpleasant surprise for
that you would say such a rude thing to someone floors me
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of floor
Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 9 May 2025
Those with kids who frequently eat meals or snacks in the car should remove or have the backseat taken out to ensure food and candy debris dropped on the floor or between the cushions is not providing a delicious food source for Mickey and Minnie residing underneath.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Andrew Ross Sorkin, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Insider tip: the Lake View rooms in the west wing—specifically floors three through five—deliver a prime panorama without gouging your wallet.
—Paul Jebara, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for floor
Noun
Dropping it and having to fumble around on the floor would have killed her for sure.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 9 May 2025
Those with kids who frequently eat meals or snacks in the car should remove or have the backseat taken out to ensure food and candy debris dropped on the floor or between the cushions is not providing a delicious food source for Mickey and Minnie residing underneath.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Verb
The greenback’s slump against other currencies has floored many on Wall Street, as did Monday’s sell-off in Treasury bonds.
—Andrew Ross Sorkin, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Insider tip: the Lake View rooms in the west wing—specifically floors three through five—deliver a prime panorama without gouging your wallet.
—Paul Jebara, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for floor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for floor
Noun
-
There’s a camera grip that also attaches to the bottom of the case to turn the whole setup into something resembling a camera.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
-
So City essentially had three stacks of two — Bernardo and Kovacic at the bottom with Grealish and Lewis in front of them, forming a square or box.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Verb
-
The post shocked many people and quickly garnered hundreds of outraged comments from readers telling the woman not to do it.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
3 May 2025
-
But America’s allies and trading partners have been shocked by the extent and speed of the change.—
Ned Temko,
Christian Science Monitor,
1 May 2025
Verb
-
Don’t be surprised when the Avs win Game 6, 17-2. If the Stars had their complete lineup, this would not be a close series.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2025
-
The truth is no one should be surprised by the swift start.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
British retail giant Marks & Spencer has been hit by a cyberattack that's downed its online payments for five days, with a ransomware group known as Scattered Spider reportedly linked to the hack.—
Thomas Brewster,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
-
But as the damage fades and the years march on, toppled trees and downed branches create gaps in the canopy that let light penetrate to the forest floor.—
Marina Wang,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Minnesota overwhelmed the Lakers throughout the series, using its length to take down Los Angeles.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
-
The supermodel recalled her biological father relinquishing his parental rights to her and her brother in a Los Angeles County courtroom — and the feeling overwhelmed her.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
On May 3, the parents put their kids to bed and had dinner with friends at a restaurant less than 200 feet away.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
3 May 2025
-
And finally, Wingate points out that sometimes, a bed frame has run its course.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
3 May 2025
Verb
-
Still, there is plenty here that should appall both Democrats and Republicans.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
-
Dismay or appall you, sure, but never surprise you.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Ball Arena was rocking like the 2022 Cup final; the energy and electricity in the air were unbelievable.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
-
In recent months, Stewart hosted a podcast in a blue outfit with a crochet sweater, shared cleaning tips in a dark gray Hanro lounge set, and rocked lemon yellow from head to toe.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
1 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Floor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floor. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share