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
Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Your sore muscles will appreciate a soaking tub and heated floors.
—Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
The floors inside also feature non-slip grip to ensure worker safety.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026
But they can also be trained to sniff out mold growing behind walls, under floors and in other places people can’t see.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 9 May 2026
Two smaller structures rise to six floors each, alongside the 20-story main tower.
—Adam Williams
may 09, New Atlas, 9 May 2026
Anunoby limped off the Madison Square Garden floors with a few minutes left in the Knicks’ 108-102 Game 2 victory over the Sixers on Wednesday.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026
Seasonal moisture changes can cause wood floors to expand, shift or become uneven, leading to loose boards or small gaps.
—Angie Hicks, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026
The outlet noted that self-service soda stations have long been associated with spills, sticky floors and extra cleanup for employees.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 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
Downtown, where three of Water Tower Place’s eight retail floors sit nearly vacant on Michigan Avenue, the vertical mall recently announced a $170 redevelopment project, which will transition Floors 4 through 8 into office space.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Your sore muscles will appreciate a soaking tub and heated floors.
—Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
The floors inside also feature non-slip grip to ensure worker safety.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026
But they can also be trained to sniff out mold growing behind walls, under floors and in other places people can’t see.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 9 May 2026
Two smaller structures rise to six floors each, alongside the 20-story main tower.
—Adam Williams
may 09, New Atlas, 9 May 2026
Anunoby limped off the Madison Square Garden floors with a few minutes left in the Knicks’ 108-102 Game 2 victory over the Sixers on Wednesday.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026
Seasonal moisture changes can cause wood floors to expand, shift or become uneven, leading to loose boards or small gaps.
—Angie Hicks, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026
The outlet noted that self-service soda stations have long been associated with spills, sticky floors and extra cleanup for employees.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 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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Landau also recommended this pair for its grippy bottoms and elevated heel, which can relieve foot pressure.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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Place 1 cheese slice on 1 patty; cook until bottoms are well browned and cheese is melted, about 30 seconds.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
9 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
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Excess sugar overwhelms the kidneys, which flush it — along with hydrating fluids — out through urine, leaving people dehydrated and trapped in a cycle of thirst.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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Excess sugar in the blood overwhelms the kidneys, which struggle to reabsorb glucose.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
Noun
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The change in beds, food, schedules and houses put a toll on our physical body that takes days to recover.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2026
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The cool-season annual is a repeat bloomer from spring until fall and is often used to fill in and add color to beds.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
9 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
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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 11 May. 2026.
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