FLOORING Synonyms: 159 Similar and Opposite Words

flooring

verb

Definition of flooring next

present participle of floor

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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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 The traditional main residence showcases intricate molding and dark wood flooring throughout, from the grand formal living and dining rooms to the more casual sitting rooms and breakfast nook, with practically all the spaces featuring stately fireplaces. —

Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026 Campus Public Safety Chief Mike Yankowski said at a news conference Wednesday that the incident involved an unknown substance found on flooring and doors throughout the building in East Lansing. —

Janat Batra, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026 However, Cunningham says consistency matters more than materials when choosing the best bedroom flooring. —

Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026 If possible, replace wall-to-wall carpeting with hard flooring options like hardwood, tile, or linoleum. —

Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flooring

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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
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