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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
Throughout the house, Ardalan painted the parquet flooring white, which also contributed to the nautical look.
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Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 4 Apr. 2026
Is Empire Today flooring worth it?
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
The turbo action brush combined with excellent suction cleans all kinds of flooring well.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2025
Imagine ordering tiles from a flooring retailer with plans to pick them up in-store.
—Jakob Freund, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
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Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 4 Apr. 2026
Is Empire Today flooring worth it?
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
The turbo action brush combined with excellent suction cleans all kinds of flooring well.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2025
Imagine ordering tiles from a flooring retailer with plans to pick them up in-store.
—Jakob Freund, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flooring
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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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Truly appalling friend counsel here from Mindy.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
19 Dec. 2025
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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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The rookie managed just 10 points after dropping 30 with 10 rebounds in Tuesday night’s 111-97 Philly win at TD Garden.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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At the end of regret-flow plotlines, husbands tend to beg their wives for forgiveness by dropping to their knees.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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House Republicans approved the resolution last month despite conservationists’ warnings that the move would lead to devastating pollution in one of the country’s last remaining wild areas.—
Todd Richmond,
Twin Cities,
16 Apr. 2026
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Two tornadoes ripped through west Michigan on April 14, devastating a family dairy farm in Fenick, releasing hundreds of cows and leaving thousands without power.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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However unlikely, here are four keys to the Kings shocking the world to advance for the first time since 2014.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Leo had particularly choice words after Trump threatened last week to destroy Iran in terms shocking even to many of his own supporters.—
Chicago Tribune,
Twin Cities,
17 Apr. 2026
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While the 9-9-9 Challenge has fans downing nine hot dogs and nine beers in nine innings, the Flyers kicked off their home postseason slate with the Philly Hat Trick Challenge.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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These winds will be capable of snapping tree branches and downing power lines.—
Ahmad Bajjey,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Thoughtful integration of memorabilia, color, and equipment tells your unique story without overwhelming the space.—
Maddie Topliff,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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This customizable, striped tote easily transforms a simple base outfit without overwhelming your entire wardrobe.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
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However, this time around, Harry, 41, and Meghan, 44, opted to fly business class on Qantas, surprising some of their fellow fliers on the flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne.—
Helen Murphy,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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Across social media, videos show pups reacting to everything from fake treats and disappearing acts to harmless tricks like surprising them on walks outside, leaving them confused, curious and hilariously offended.—
Kendall Malinchock,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Flooring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flooring. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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