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as in appalling
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 amazing
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
as you might expect, winning the lottery simply floored us
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as in dropping
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 devastating
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 flooring
Check your flooring manufacturer’s guidelines before bringing a steam mop into the rotation.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
The performance center now features flooring made from rubber with a quarter-inch thick skin on top.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
Best for flooring variety If the goal for your home is to master the Rule of 3, then The Home Depot is your flooring installer.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 6 May 2026
What to Do Instead of Steam Mopping The best way to clean these flooring materials is by using a low-moisture approach.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
The performance center now features flooring made from rubber with a quarter-inch thick skin on top.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
Best for flooring variety If the goal for your home is to master the Rule of 3, then The Home Depot is your flooring installer.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 6 May 2026
What to Do Instead of Steam Mopping The best way to clean these flooring materials is by using a low-moisture approach.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 2 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
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Of all the recent poster boys for appalling misbehavior by the State Police, Michael Proctor would of course rank number one.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
4 Jan. 2026
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In one camp Gao Sheng breaks a cultural norm by helping her father and uncles with a big project, amazing her relatives with her physical and mental strength.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
18 Jan. 2026
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His perfect parade was broken up by an error in the fourth inning when miscommunication between Andy Pages and Kyle Tucker led to Trea Turner’s fly ball glancing off Tucker’s glove and dropping to the warning track uncaught.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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As vehicles drive by on a nearby road, he can be seen dropping to the ground.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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The British government refused to subsidize food prices or restrict exports of Irish agricultural goods, further devastating the island.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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The carp have already shifted Mississippi River ecosystems by crowding out native fish, devastating some areas.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
31 May 2026
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Just one quick perusal of Corrin’s Instagram comments reveals shocking bigotry.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
31 May 2026
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First responders performed chest compressions for five minutes before shocking her heart, which revived her.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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But Romania has remained cautious in downing errant drones, which can pose risks to populated areas.—
Stephen McGrath,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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In December 2024, Ukraine’s military intelligence agency released footage appearing to show a Magura V5 naval drone armed with R-73 air-to-air missiles downing a Russian Mi-8 helicopter over the Black Sea near occupied Crimea.—
David Kirichenko,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Plant your foot and the car gently feeds in torque rather than overwhelming the front tyres.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The trend offers a bold yet intentional way to transform a space without overwhelming it.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
1 June 2026
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The pair’s secret romance was already woven into Season 1, surprising those who’ve read the source material since Allie and Dean are the focus of the third book in the series.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
28 May 2026
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Delano and Sybil were on hand to celebrate Melvin's first day, surprising him on set.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Flooring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flooring. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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