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
Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Accessibility The hotel offers accessible parking onsite, and upper floors are all accessible via elevator.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026
The designer says this look is perfect for floors, backsplashes, and shower walls, and pairs well with polished or brushed fixtures.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
Bodies were found throughout the building, some stacked on top of one another, with swarms of bugs and decomposition fluid covering the floors, investigators said.
—Jesse Bedayn, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
The mansion features a limestone-and-concrete facade that opens to reveal plaster walls and ceilings, custom raw-steel railings, and European wide-plank white oak floors throughout.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026
Fireplace ashes are especially great for mopping floors.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
Wood Keep baking soda away from any wood surface, including wood floors, wooden coffee or dining tables, and cutting boards.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Footage posted by Fars on Saturday showed that the blast had ripped through the lower four floors of a nine-story building in Bandar Abbas.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
Officials outlined a Preferential Trade Zone with price floors intended to stabilize markets battered by oversupply and price suppression.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Accessibility The hotel offers accessible parking onsite, and upper floors are all accessible via elevator.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026
The designer says this look is perfect for floors, backsplashes, and shower walls, and pairs well with polished or brushed fixtures.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
Bodies were found throughout the building, some stacked on top of one another, with swarms of bugs and decomposition fluid covering the floors, investigators said.
—Jesse Bedayn, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
The mansion features a limestone-and-concrete facade that opens to reveal plaster walls and ceilings, custom raw-steel railings, and European wide-plank white oak floors throughout.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026
Fireplace ashes are especially great for mopping floors.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
Wood Keep baking soda away from any wood surface, including wood floors, wooden coffee or dining tables, and cutting boards.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Footage posted by Fars on Saturday showed that the blast had ripped through the lower four floors of a nine-story building in Bandar Abbas.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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Earlier this week, Martha Stewart gave the trending bottoms her stamp of approval, too.—
Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
7 Feb. 2026
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For his brand, bottoms continue to be extremely strong sellers, along with shirt jackets and sweaters as well as corduroy and flannel shirts, many in pop colors.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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By contrast, in the United States, employers are not required to offer or contribute to a retirement plan at all – a fact that shocks many workers with pensions.—
Teresa Ghilarducci,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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That moment is similar to one in the show where another closeted hockey star, Scott Hunter (François Arnaud) shocks the world by kissing his secret boyfriend on center ice after winning a championship.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Curiosity flickers across his face when his submissive surprises him.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Nothing that Baker does surprises Jones.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But Sarah Graves gives a bit too much room and Penn downs a 3-pointeron the wing.—
Zoe Collins Rath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Nov. 2025
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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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For the characters, the love itself overwhelms every other consideration of feeling.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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What overwhelms her isn’t the wedding itself, but the realization that her lifelong role as Lexi’s default person is about to shift.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Across the rooms and suites, four-poster beds, open fireplaces, and signature freestanding copper roll-top baths are signature additions.—
Lydia Bell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Feb. 2026
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Many reviewers note that the larger fit is best for their beds, but the standard fit is great for those who prefer a cleaner look without excess fabric.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Finally comes Mia, who rocks it.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2026
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The two embrace, and Benson rocks Riley gently.—
Alex Ross,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Align with what actually levels you up, not what confirms bias, is rage bait or just gives a dopamine hit.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Jan. 2026
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When a star student (Ayo Edebiri) levels an accusation against one of her colleagues (Andrew Garfield), the professor is forced to navigate complex moral territory while a dark secret from her own past threatens to come into the light.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
13 Nov. 2025
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“Floors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floors. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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