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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3
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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
Poured terrazzo floors and rich hardwood run throughout, punctuated by polished concrete and expert millwork.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 2 May 2026
Office space has also been incorporated into the upper floors, with several tenants expected to operate inside the building as activity ramps up.
—J.m. Banks
may 1, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
Proceed with caution on natural stone floors, tiles, and countertops.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 1 May 2026
The primary suite includes a bathroom with heated floors, a stand-alone soaking tub, a double vanity, a body-spray shower and a walk-in closet with custom organizers.
—Kim Quillen, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Ruth Ford was married to Hollywood actor Zachary Scott, who died in 1965, and lives in the Dakota, four floors below her older brother.
—Literary Hub, 30 Apr. 2026
Smoke spiralled upward through the floors above.
—Lizzie Johnson, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
Kozak said workers slept on floors and desks, with Russian soldiers occupying key areas.
—Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 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.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
The industrial-chic interior features concrete floors and a grey granite bar, while the outdoor patio, separated by steel garage doors, has a 30-foot fireplace and DJ booth.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
Poured terrazzo floors and rich hardwood run throughout, punctuated by polished concrete and expert millwork.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 2 May 2026
Office space has also been incorporated into the upper floors, with several tenants expected to operate inside the building as activity ramps up.
—J.m. Banks
may 1, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
Proceed with caution on natural stone floors, tiles, and countertops.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 1 May 2026
The primary suite includes a bathroom with heated floors, a stand-alone soaking tub, a double vanity, a body-spray shower and a walk-in closet with custom organizers.
—Kim Quillen, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Ruth Ford was married to Hollywood actor Zachary Scott, who died in 1965, and lives in the Dakota, four floors below her older brother.
—Literary Hub, 30 Apr. 2026
Smoke spiralled upward through the floors above.
—Lizzie Johnson, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
Kozak said workers slept on floors and desks, with Russian soldiers occupying key areas.
—Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
Will another team put together a deal for Bagent that floors the Bears?
—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
Noun
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The smoothing fabric is flattering at the waist and thighs, and the flare bottoms provide just enough of a pop of style to make these jeans fun, but still appropriate for just about any setting.—
Taylor Fox,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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The long-sleeve henley top and matching straight-leg bottoms are made of lightweight material that’s ideal for spring and summer.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Bubbles Didn’t Enter The Picture That Early In one of the moist unintentionally hilarious moments in the movie, Michael shocks his family by adopting a CGI baby chimpanzee named Bubbles sometime around 1979.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
25 Apr. 2026
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When harvested, the roots are cut, which shocks the plant and can delay root reestablishment for several weeks.—
Ryan Bearss,
The Conversation,
20 Apr. 2026
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South Dakota surprises visitors with a diverse mix of landscapes, Western towns, and buzzy cities.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
30 Apr. 2026
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Given this, what still surprises me is how rarely art schools teach the business realities of being an artist – and how often artists cling to the belief that their art alone will make their careers.—
Magnus Resch,
ARTnews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Apr. 2026
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Greene downs it, throws the kid his jersey, smiles, and all is right with the world.—
Debby Wolfinsohn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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To better understand the technicals, resistance happens when supply from sellers overwhelms demand from buyers, and the stock struggles to appreciate further; the opposite is true of support, which happens when demand from buyers overwhelms supply from sellers, and the stock tends to move higher.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
27 Apr. 2026
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At the scale of ⁴²Ar, that interference completely overwhelms the signal, keeping it out of reach.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Instead, plant citrus and avocado into their own beds, including a dedicated inline drip irrigation zone.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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According to Gifford and Irish-Hanson, about 3 inches of mulch is a reliable guideline for most garden beds.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Woody Harrelson rocks a newsboy cap at the premiere of Animal Farm in New York City on April 21.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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.—
Jack Moore,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Floors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floors. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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