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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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
Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
Designed by Studio Arthur Casas, the 16,000-square-foot residence connects its floors through either a sculptural spiral staircase or private elevator, depending on one’s enthusiasm for cardio.
—Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Its green backsplash, concrete floors and oak tables were being wiped down and polished during the Thursday visit with The Star.
—Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
The project draws on testimonies Ozirna gathered in the war’s early days, including accounts of families forced to crawl across their floors to avoid being seen.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 15 May 2026
An inspector can identify visible cracking, uneven floors, sticking doors and windows, and signs of bowing walls.
—Ryan Brennan
may 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
Old homes naturally slow you down—the creaky floors, the cozy rooms, the quiet moments at the end of the day.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
Transform faults like Gofar exist across the world’s ocean floors, where tectonic plates slide horizontally past each other.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
Your sore muscles will appreciate a soaking tub and heated floors.
—Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 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
Walking across shiny, immaculately clean floors into the still room, a tour leads visitors to a room with the immense structures the Bakers use to make their special brand of whiskey.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
Designed by Studio Arthur Casas, the 16,000-square-foot residence connects its floors through either a sculptural spiral staircase or private elevator, depending on one’s enthusiasm for cardio.
—Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Its green backsplash, concrete floors and oak tables were being wiped down and polished during the Thursday visit with The Star.
—Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
The project draws on testimonies Ozirna gathered in the war’s early days, including accounts of families forced to crawl across their floors to avoid being seen.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 15 May 2026
An inspector can identify visible cracking, uneven floors, sticking doors and windows, and signs of bowing walls.
—Ryan Brennan
may 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
Old homes naturally slow you down—the creaky floors, the cozy rooms, the quiet moments at the end of the day.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
Transform faults like Gofar exist across the world’s ocean floors, where tectonic plates slide horizontally past each other.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
Your sore muscles will appreciate a soaking tub and heated floors.
—Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 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
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The bottoms don’t just feel more elegant, but are a quick way to make outfits appear upscale whether they’re styled with a T-shirt and sneakers or a button-up shirt and ballet flats.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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One of the photos showed her mixing and matching the colors, wearing a green top with blue bottoms, accessorizing with a blue cropped jacket.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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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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And what surprises many people outside Finland is that mild alcohol is actually a very common and almost emblematic part of the sauna experience.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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What surprises you most about Warsaw?—
Bridget Knowles,
Condé Nast Traveler,
13 May 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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This is the monthly observing window — when moonlight no longer overwhelms the fainter stars and the sky begins to reveal itself again.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
8 May 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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All have king beds and floor-to-ceiling windows that open either toward the skyline or the green expanse of Chapultepec.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Pay attention to your garden beds.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Simone Ashley rocks a one-shoulder turquoise moment for her appearance on the Despierta America morning show to promote The Devil Wears Prada 2 in Doral, Florida, on April 30.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
4 May 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 18 May. 2026.
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