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 rocks
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
Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Doing an entire load of dishes, sweeping and cleaning floors, and wiping down cabinets, countertops, and tables are all tasks that involve a lot of time, much more than one minute.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
People were running everywhere, medical personnel were dressed in masks and gowns and the floors were covered with blood.
—Georgea Kovanis, Freep.com, 5 Oct. 2025
This robot vacuum reduces daily chores, keeping floors clean of dirt, dust, and pet hair with minimal effort.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Rooms within the original section of the three-level property feature 10-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, and intricate woodwork.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2025
Guests can stay in the original 15th-century stone castle, where local designers Eva-Maria Bauer and Gerhard Stahl incorporated pine parquet floors and dark green Austrian loden wool accents as an homage to the property’s hunting lodge past.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
That’s a $400 win for your floors and your chill time.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2025
Noun
The second time was in August, when water and mud from a record-breaking rainstorm surged through a wall and a basement window, demolishing a segment of her home's cinderblock foundation, and allowing nearly 4 feet of water to pool on those same basement floors.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Doing an entire load of dishes, sweeping and cleaning floors, and wiping down cabinets, countertops, and tables are all tasks that involve a lot of time, much more than one minute.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
People were running everywhere, medical personnel were dressed in masks and gowns and the floors were covered with blood.
—Georgea Kovanis, Freep.com, 5 Oct. 2025
This robot vacuum reduces daily chores, keeping floors clean of dirt, dust, and pet hair with minimal effort.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Rooms within the original section of the three-level property feature 10-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, and intricate woodwork.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2025
Guests can stay in the original 15th-century stone castle, where local designers Eva-Maria Bauer and Gerhard Stahl incorporated pine parquet floors and dark green Austrian loden wool accents as an homage to the property’s hunting lodge past.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
That’s a $400 win for your floors and your chill time.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for floors
Noun
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The riparian zone is almost entirely confined to creek or river bottoms.—
Worth Matthewson,
Outdoor Life,
2 Oct. 2025
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Petite shoppers will be glad to hear that the cozy bottoms are available in both a 22- and 30-inch inseam; the former is designed to fit those under 5 feet 4 inches.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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These shocks land heavily on Hispanics, who are overrepresented in construction, service, and blue-collar work sensitive to inflation and policy disruptions.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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The elder Hall’s indifference toward his son’s life shocks even his captor, prompting a bonding moment that softens the viewer’s perceptions of both men.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
2 Sep. 2025
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Continue reading … HONOR CODE BUST – Navy scandal rocks Democratic candidate as new poll shows gubernatorial race tied.—
,
FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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When a Palestinian teenager gets swept up into a protest in the occupied West Bank and experiences a moment of violence that rocks his family, his mother recounts the political and emotional threads that led to that fateful moment.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In between questions about Nineties cultural touchstones like Friends, Space Jam, Beavis and Butthead, the Spice Girls, and Sir-Mix-A-Lot — during which Kravitz racks up a lot of points and Butler downs a lot of shots — the pair also discusses working on Caught Stealing.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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This figure motivates Butrich but also overwhelms her.—
Sabrina Weiss,
The Dial,
23 Sep. 2025
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If a disaster overwhelms state and local capacity, officials may request a presidential declaration, the agency said.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The new law removes the certificate of need requirement for facilities with four or fewer beds, a major obstacle that previously hindered their creation.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Packages arrived from as far away as Berlin, Hawaii and the Philippines, filled with beds, toys, and treats for Shelly.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Nothing surprises me anymore in football.—
Sam Joseph,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Respecting the medium often surprises me with the most rewarding outcomes.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Two years out, the consensus rises modestly to $69, and to $77 five years from now, levels many independents say are too low to justify new drilling.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
24 Sep. 2025
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Much like traditional holiday countdowns, these calendars add daily excitement, encourage playful traditions, and give crafters of all skill levels a chance to get festive.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Floors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floors. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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