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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
Budget Budget is a key factor that can determine what options are even possible for your flooring project.
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Dan Simms, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Now that Alphabet , Microsoft and Meta Platforms are flooring the accelerator on data-center capex, free-cash-flow growth has dwindled and the Nasdaq 100's price-to-forecast-FCF for the year ahead has stretched to 32 from around 24 in late 2023.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
Didier also sits on several international boards as executive chair of Pluxee, a leading provider of employee benefits; non-executive director of Tarkett, a leader in flooring solutions; and chairman of the supervisory board of Saur Group, a global water services provider.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 16 Jan. 2026
The turbo action brush combined with excellent suction cleans all kinds of flooring well.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2025
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Dan Simms, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Now that Alphabet , Microsoft and Meta Platforms are flooring the accelerator on data-center capex, free-cash-flow growth has dwindled and the Nasdaq 100's price-to-forecast-FCF for the year ahead has stretched to 32 from around 24 in late 2023.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
Didier also sits on several international boards as executive chair of Pluxee, a leading provider of employee benefits; non-executive director of Tarkett, a leader in flooring solutions; and chairman of the supervisory board of Saur Group, a global water services provider.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 16 Jan. 2026
The turbo action brush combined with excellent suction cleans all kinds of flooring well.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 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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Others on the roster are known for their high-flying dunks, jaw-dropping ball-handling or seemingly limitless range.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2026
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And figure skater Ilia Malinin continued redefining the sport, performing a jaw-dropping backflip.—
Tiago Ventura,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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Bass, politically bruised over her handling of last year’s devastating Palisades fire, now faces an insurgent campaign from one of the City Council’s savviest players.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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The front lobby of Unicoi County Hospital was wrecked by devastating flooding during Hurricane Helene in 2024.—
Brett Kelman,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Virgo August 23 – September 22 Change doesn’t have to be shocking right now (even though today’s aspects involve Uranus).—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Certain connections could use a rebalance during this alignment of stubborn Venus and shocking Uranus across your connection zone and your business sector.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2026
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And instead of—or in addition to—downing a few glasses of Bordeaux, the airline has an in-flight meditation program from Petit BamBou designed to address stress triggers like turbulence.—
Hannah Seligson,
Vanity Fair,
12 Feb. 2026
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While the mere thought of downing eight coffees daily might conjure heart palpitations, caffeine has been at the center of Navratil’s career climb.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
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The goal is a home that feels warm and welcoming, with just enough personality to stand out—without overwhelming the block.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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The monochromatic black palette allows all these bold elements to coexist without overwhelming the look.—
Shelby Comroe,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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Black also said Carr has emerged as a leader during her junior season — surprising him.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
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After surprising her mother, Madison continued to try on wedding dresses and eventually found the one.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Flooring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flooring. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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