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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
Is Empire Today flooring worth it?
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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
In 2025, flooring trends lead towards embracing warm, neutral hues.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Feb. 2025
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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
In 2025, flooring trends lead towards embracing warm, neutral hues.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Feb. 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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Shortly after dropping his ailing bid for reelection, Adams embarked on a four-day trip to Albania, meeting with the country’s Prime Minister Edi Rama and members of his Cabinet, along with local business leaders.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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In addition, a helicopter shot in the teaser sweeps low over Oyster Bay, dropping Miranda and Andy at a sprawling waterfront compound that eagle-eyed viewers—or real estate insiders—may recognize as the former estate of Billy Joel.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2026
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For this woman, devastating in her humanity and dignity throughout the four months of the extraordinary trial, who was propelled into becoming a global icon in the fight against the violence done to women, the time has now come to rebuild.—
TIME,
Time,
7 Apr. 2026
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Our team found that a hospital cyberattack cut the odds of surviving a cardiac arrest without devastating brain damage by nearly 90% at nearby hospitals, not just the one that was attacked.—
Jeffrey Tully,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Continue reading … CRUSHED DREAMS — Tiger Woods was 'hoping to' play in Masters before shocking DUI arrest, bodycam footage shows.—
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FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Having two daughters diagnosed with breast cancer is shocking enough; now there was a third.—
Jessica Keller,
Glamour,
1 Apr. 2026
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Russia's defense ministry reported downing 7,347 Ukrainian drones during March, the highest monthly total ever reported by Moscow and an average of 237 craft each day.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Hawks once again took care of business on Friday night, downing the Nets 141-107 at Barclays Center.—
Lauren Williams,
AJC.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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Egypt is overwhelming a Muslim nation.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Bottled at 93 proof, the higher alcohol content helps amplify the complexity without overwhelming the balance.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
30 Mar. 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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Zara has been surprising them from the very beginning.—
Jasmine Viel,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Flooring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flooring. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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