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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
Mannington manufactures flooring product such as hardwood, laminate and vinyl for residential and commercial uses.
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Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
The Flooring Company Owner Then there’s Jeff Epstein, 57, who runs a flooring company in Tuscon, Arizona — and says that his name has thankfully never put a dent in his business.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2025
If possible, replace wall-to-wall carpeting with hard flooring options like hardwood, tile, or linoleum.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
Once the structural shell is complete, traditional crews step in to add the roof, wiring, windows, flooring and finishing touches.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
The Flooring Company Owner Then there’s Jeff Epstein, 57, who runs a flooring company in Tuscon, Arizona — and says that his name has thankfully never put a dent in his business.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2025
If possible, replace wall-to-wall carpeting with hard flooring options like hardwood, tile, or linoleum.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
Once the structural shell is complete, traditional crews step in to add the roof, wiring, windows, flooring and finishing touches.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 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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The Packers finished a season that began with Super Bowl hopes by dropping five in a row.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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The Giants fired head coach Brian Daboll midseason after blowing a 10-point fourth-quarter lead to the Chicago Bears, a game in which rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart sustained a concussion, dropping them to 2-8.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Scenario two is that Harbaugh is leveraging the Giants’ rabid interest but ultimately could take a different job, devastating this desperate fan base.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Rubella, also called German measles, is mild in children but devastating to fetuses, causing deafness, heart defects and intellectual disabilities when pregnant women are infected.—
Jake Scott,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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The hunt for a murder suspect uncovers a crime with shocking legal and ethical implications; Bruno must protect his squad during a raid on a suspect's home; Carisi and Price team up in court when Brady's interrogation tactics undermine the case.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Jan. 2026
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The short-term impact was shocking with the loss of foliage but today, about 15 years later, the border looks beautiful and screens the neighbor’s house and yard while providing a reliable habitat for birds.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Jan. 2026
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The Patriots have won all of those playoff appearances, downing the Chargers in the AFC Divisional Round in 2007 and 2019, while beating the Chargers in the AFC Championship in 2008.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Cathedral Catholic Girls soccer Collecting two goals and two assists while playing smothering defense, the senior led the Dons to a 2-0-1 record in the Excalibur Tournament, downing Huntington Beach Edison 1-0 in the finale.—
Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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Polka dots bring visual interest without overwhelming a look, pairing easily with solid staples.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Kovac has been cautious with the midfielder, gradually giving him minutes without overwhelming him.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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The thing is, the album is already surprising us.—
Leonor C. Suárez,
Rolling Stone,
8 Jan. 2026
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That was my first time successfully surprising him.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
8 Jan. 2026
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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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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After an incompletion on third down, McCashland’s 25-yard field goal attempt was no good, hitting the right upright with 17 seconds remaining in the half.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Flooring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flooring. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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