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
Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 8 July 2025
The warehouse floor has always been a place of constant motion and split-second decisions.
—Prashanth Cecil, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2025
That’s one of the pieces of advice from the FDA and the USDA about how to keep from being floored with a foodborne illness after a power outage.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 28 May 2025
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Noun
Dogs often developed sores on their feet from living on the wire mesh floors of their cages, and often puppies could be seen with their legs and paws falling through the holes, documents showed.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 8 July 2025
The warehouse floor has always been a place of constant motion and split-second decisions.
—Prashanth Cecil, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Verb
Yeo suggests pairing this sage green with creamy off-whites and brushed brass accents for a space that exudes warmth, or layering it with white marble countertops or flooring for striking contrast that adds a touch of luxury.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2025
That’s one of the pieces of advice from the FDA and the USDA about how to keep from being floored with a foodborne illness after a power outage.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for floor
Noun
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But the Mets answered in the bottom of the fifth, rattling off four consecutive one-out singles, including one by Starling Marte that soared over center fielder Trent Grisham’s head to load the bases.—
Peter Sblendorio,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
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But the Mets answered in the bottom of the inning with four consecutive one-out singles against Yankees ace Max Fried, including a two-run knock by Francisco Lindor that cut the deficit to 5-2.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
6 July 2025
Verb
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Dangerous enough to raise the stakes, but not too gruesome to shock young viewers.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
5 July 2025
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More than a year after a 19-year-old college student's murder shocked Milwaukee and prompted waves of outcry, the man accused of killing her is finally on trial.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 July 2025
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Frantic runs burst through the music, while the last movement surprises with its sudden force.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
11 July 2025
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Customers in New York City, Green Bay and Austin, Texas, might even be surprised with a free lip balm duo at their local cafe, Panera said.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Defending champion in the women’s division, Miki Sudo of Tampa, Fla., won her 11th title, downing 33 dogs, besting a dozen competitors.—
Susan Haigh,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2025
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Whoever downs the most hot dogs and buns in the 10-minute time period is the winner.—
July 4,
CBS News,
4 July 2025
Verb
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Still, on a partly sunny Saturday under a flood watch, dozens of volunteers overwhelmed a site near the Round Mountain Baptist Church outside of Leander, forcing traffic to a standstill as emergency personnel actively searched for missing people.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
13 July 2025
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Inside, a black and grey cat thrashes around, overwhelmed.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Going to bed at the same time and getting up at the same time keeps your body regulated and make sit easier to fall asleep.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Consider a clock alarm, don’t answer emails or messages in bed, and avoid looking at your phone for as long as possible.—
Ana Morales,
Vogue,
5 July 2025
Verb
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Spielberg imagined it as a noise that has the power to appall.—
David Denby,
Vulture,
3 July 2025
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Still, there is plenty here that should appall both Democrats and Republicans.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Human rights groups have called for restraint among police officers as waves of protests have rocked Kenya in recent weeks.—
Nicholas Komu,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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Soon, as orders poured in, Spencer was in a pizza-making frenzy, putting them in the oven, removing and slicing them with a rocking pizza cutter, and boxing them.—
John Tuohy,
IndyStar,
11 July 2025
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“Floor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floor. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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