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
Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Whether using a regular mop and bucket, spray mop, or a spin mop, too much mopping can wear down the seal on your floors or oversaturate them with water.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
The top floors of the museum are dedicated to African American culture and the pivotal role Black Americans have played in everything from music and literature to technological advancements and the military.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
The show will be the largest mounted at Pace’s 25th Street New York flagship, encompassing all of the gallery’s exhibition spaces across several floors.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
Rooms with king-size beds have bathrooms with soaking tubs and heated floors, while Twin Rooms have a walk-in rain shower only.
—Heather Richardson, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
After leaving the Bank of America Corporate Center, the law firm with 700 employees in the Southeast will take up nine floors and 206,000 square feet at the top of the building.
—Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2025
Seven spacious floors house 148 guest rooms, five suites, a wellness center (complete with spa and swimming pool), and the Wintergarden restaurant and bar.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 6 Sep. 2025
The wood inside the building is oak and there are also hardwood floors that Utley said show the building was built in a different time.
—Alessia Sandala, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
President Volodymyr Zelensky said on X that strikes damaged the Cabinet of Ministers building, resulting in a fire breaking out on the upper floors.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Whether using a regular mop and bucket, spray mop, or a spin mop, too much mopping can wear down the seal on your floors or oversaturate them with water.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
The top floors of the museum are dedicated to African American culture and the pivotal role Black Americans have played in everything from music and literature to technological advancements and the military.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
The show will be the largest mounted at Pace’s 25th Street New York flagship, encompassing all of the gallery’s exhibition spaces across several floors.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
Rooms with king-size beds have bathrooms with soaking tubs and heated floors, while Twin Rooms have a walk-in rain shower only.
—Heather Richardson, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
After leaving the Bank of America Corporate Center, the law firm with 700 employees in the Southeast will take up nine floors and 206,000 square feet at the top of the building.
—Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2025
Seven spacious floors house 148 guest rooms, five suites, a wellness center (complete with spa and swimming pool), and the Wintergarden restaurant and bar.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 6 Sep. 2025
The wood inside the building is oak and there are also hardwood floors that Utley said show the building was built in a different time.
—Alessia Sandala, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for floors
Noun
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My top picks of the versatile bottoms can be worn from the airplane to running errands to hot yoga, and the best part?—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
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Everlane The Easy Pant Shoppers have compared the feel of these trousers to pajamas — the bottoms are that comfortable.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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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Someone may step up in a way that shocks you, or someone may fade out just as quickly.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Golden State Valkyries player Temi Fagbenle rocks the runway in Seyah, a brand founded by teammate Tiffany Hayes.—
Brendan Le,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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After a sudden and seemingly impossible murder rocks the town, the lack of an obvious suspect prompts local police chief Geraldine Scott (Kunis) to join forces with renowned detective Benoit Blanc to unravel a mystery that defies all logic.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
2 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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But the showy structure overwhelms the unshowy story.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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And so, as this deluge of data overwhelms us with such velocity, the imperative is ensuring that decisions are well-informed by precise, whole and transparent evidence.—
Anna Forsythe,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But late summer and fall offer an opportunity to better regulate the moisture level in garden beds and containers.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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Wallpaper is one of the most low-lift ways to make a room feel instantly cozy, like something out of a fictional bed-and-breakfast inn with four-poster beds.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If that surprises you, don’t feel alarmed.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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Possibly, a relative, neighbor or daily contact will do something that surprises you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The film follows a college professor (Julia Roberts) who finds herself at a personal and professional crossroads when a star pupil (Ayo Edebiri) levels an accusation against one of her colleagues (Andrew Garfield), and a dark secret from her own past threatens to come to light.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Floors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floors. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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