1
as in shocks
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 surprises
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 downs
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 overwhelms
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 floors
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
For those seeking a cleaner that specializes in hardwood floors or tile, the Braava Jet m6 can quickly clean 1,000 square feet in a single session.
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Carlos Mejia,
PC Magazine,
20 June 2026
The living room is adorned with a red velvet sofa, creating a deliberate contrast with a bright blue USM module, both of which are set against walnut hardwood floors.
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Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
20 June 2026
The outsoles of the shoe are crafted with Sanuk’s signature Happy U tread, which provides excellent grip, even on slick airport floors.
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Laurie Lyons-Makaimoku,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
Around 2011, Michael Fallas, who once worked in family’s downtown store as a stock boy, converted the upstairs floors from offices to apartments while continuing to operate Fallas Paredes.
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Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
The Art Nouveau design incorporates ceiling frescoes, terra-cotta floors, and intricate woodwork.
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Todd Plummer,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
The decor is smart and clubby–polished parquet floors, green leather banquets and chairs–and the vibe is wonderfully convivial with live piano music and a busy bar.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
All have front porches with rocking chairs, outdoor spaces in the back, fireplaces, and slate heated bathroom floors.
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Christine Sarkis,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
Kevin Fishbain,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2026
But each release specifies exactly which warehouse and even which floors the barrels for a particular batch were matured, which is similar to Hardin’s Creek.
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Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
The floors were laid with black-and-white limestone tiles.
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Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
For those seeking a cleaner that specializes in hardwood floors or tile, the Braava Jet m6 can quickly clean 1,000 square feet in a single session.
—
Carlos Mejia,
PC Magazine,
20 June 2026
The living room is adorned with a red velvet sofa, creating a deliberate contrast with a bright blue USM module, both of which are set against walnut hardwood floors.
—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
20 June 2026
The outsoles of the shoe are crafted with Sanuk’s signature Happy U tread, which provides excellent grip, even on slick airport floors.
—
Laurie Lyons-Makaimoku,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
Around 2011, Michael Fallas, who once worked in family’s downtown store as a stock boy, converted the upstairs floors from offices to apartments while continuing to operate Fallas Paredes.
—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
The Art Nouveau design incorporates ceiling frescoes, terra-cotta floors, and intricate woodwork.
—
Todd Plummer,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
The decor is smart and clubby–polished parquet floors, green leather banquets and chairs–and the vibe is wonderfully convivial with live piano music and a busy bar.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
All have front porches with rocking chairs, outdoor spaces in the back, fireplaces, and slate heated bathroom floors.
—
Christine Sarkis,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
Verb
Will another team put together a deal for Bagent that floors the Bears?
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Kevin Fishbain,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2026
But each release specifies exactly which warehouse and even which floors the barrels for a particular batch were matured, which is similar to Hardin’s Creek.
—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for floors
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Their hybrid style anchors the two opposing aesthetics, and doesn’t look totally out of place next to the activewear bottoms, rather than loafers.
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The leg-lengthening bottoms exude sophistication and instantly upgrade any summer outfit.
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So during her speech, Beulah shocks everyone by saying the ranch will go to Rob-Will.
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The revelation shocks both Rachel and David into action.
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What surprises people most is the diversity of the landscape here.
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This is where the junk drawer surprises people.
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Springtown takes edge in 7-4A race, downs Decatur Springtown got the inside track on the District 7-4A championship after beating Decatur 4-2 in 8 innings on Monday night at Decatur High School.
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Greene downs it, throws the kid his jersey, smiles, and all is right with the world.
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Money earned from chip sales abroad quickly flows out to buy stocks like Nvidia, creating persistent downward pressure on the won that overwhelms export gains.
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Bold pink, yellow, and blue tile typically overwhelms a bathroom, dictates its overall color scheme, and limits decor choices.
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Master suites accommodate up to six guests, while even the junior suites provide ample space with king and double beds.
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Fill raised beds with a custom mix of topsoil, compost, and lava sand, and add trellises for support and airflow.
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Jenna Ortega rocks a new hairdo in the trailer for Klara and the Sun.
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Rashida Jones rocks a preppy look outside NBC Studio on June 16 in New York City.
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Tornado levels homes in Enid, Oklahoma Residents of Enid, Oklahoma, are surveying the damage on Friday after a massive tornado ripped through the city on Thursday night.
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The main difference is that Ruisdael cranes upward, to behold a castle on a hill, whereas Vermeer levels his gaze across open water.
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