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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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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
Some have been added based on what Gravelle experienced during challenging off-roading trips, such as the ditch lights, washout flooring and full skid plates underneath that followed a trip to Drummond Island.
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Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
Builders FirstSource jumped 8%, while flooring company Mohawk Industries added 7%.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2025
Former Ticktocker and Patroness Kate Zimmer and her family donated flooring while Ticktocker Sami Huyghe’s family not only donated bathroom fixtures like the toilet and vanity but also installed them.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
In contrast, the men's space is similarly rooted but features furniture in navy blue and grey with traditional Versailles parquet flooring throughout.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
Builders FirstSource jumped 8%, while flooring company Mohawk Industries added 7%.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2025
Former Ticktocker and Patroness Kate Zimmer and her family donated flooring while Ticktocker Sami Huyghe’s family not only donated bathroom fixtures like the toilet and vanity but also installed them.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
In contrast, the men's space is similarly rooted but features furniture in navy blue and grey with traditional Versailles parquet flooring throughout.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flooring
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The video, released Thursday night, showed a person running across a rooftop of the building from which the fatal round was fired before climbing down and dropping to the ground.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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On Thursday night, additional video was released of the suspect, dropping from a rooftop after the shooting, as authorities asked the public for tips and assistance in identifying him.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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From delivering disaster relief during devastating recent floods to investing in food banks, the business’ presence extends far beyond its checkout lines.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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While the negative human-health effects of smoke from the Glass Fire have been well documented, the toxic brown blanket covering the Napa Valley is also devastating bee populations, said local beekeeper John Sevigny.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
7 Sep. 2025
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The first season concludes with patriarch Horace Bellaire marrying Kimmie from his hospital bed, leaving her his inheritance and shocking his spoiled heirs.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The gruesome killing has quickly become a cause célèbre for the administration, who for months have been pointing to shocking crimes as proof that cities with Democratic leaders have allowed criminals to run amok.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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Frankenberg is developing missile systems capable of downing drones at lower cost -- 10 times less than current methods, Salm said.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Similarly, General Cherry, a Ukrainian defense company, has developed an interceptor priced at $1,000, which has been credited with downing more than 300 Russian drones.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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As experts, the members of Forbes Business Council have experience implementing customer service best practices without exceeding their budget or overwhelming their team.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Credit Denver’s defensive-line depth, too, which was better than advertised in keeping rookie Cam Ward off balance all day and overwhelming the Titans’ offensive line.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 Sep. 2025
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Detroit rapper Kash Doll pulled out all the stops for her boyfriend, NFL star Za’Darius Smith’s 33rd birthday, surprising him with a custom ride that has fans talking.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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After surprising the baseball world and reaching the playoffs last season, Kansas City has played well below that level in 2025.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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But the Braves came back with three runs in the eighth on an RBI single from Matt Olson, a run-scoring triple from the hot-hitting Ozzie Albies and a single from Drake Baldwin.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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He was reminded that his career had been shaped by overcoming doubts and slights going back to high school, when he was offered the same amount of Division I football scholarships that were offered to the average sportswriter who covers him.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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But by the end, in its rush, the movie still hasn’t quite come up with a point of view on whether McCartney really got over his bust-up with Lennon with a little help from his Wings friends, or whether forming a band was ultimately incidental to overcoming any lingering separation anxiety.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Flooring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flooring. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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