1
as in to shock
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 to surprise
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 to down
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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4
as in to overwhelm
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 floor
Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 9 May 2025
Those with kids who frequently eat meals or snacks in the car should remove or have the backseat taken out to ensure food and candy debris dropped on the floor or between the cushions is not providing a delicious food source for Mickey and Minnie residing underneath.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Susan Mallie, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2025
Pino slammed the horn and floored the gas pedal, roaring into her backyard.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Dropping it and having to fumble around on the floor would have killed her for sure.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 9 May 2025
Those with kids who frequently eat meals or snacks in the car should remove or have the backseat taken out to ensure food and candy debris dropped on the floor or between the cushions is not providing a delicious food source for Mickey and Minnie residing underneath.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Verb
When Melody Farris used her sentencing hearing to accuse her son Scott of being Gary's true murderer, some of those in the courtroom were floored.
—Susan Mallie, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2025
Pino slammed the horn and floored the gas pedal, roaring into her backyard.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for floor
Noun
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There’s a camera grip that also attaches to the bottom of the case to turn the whole setup into something resembling a camera.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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So City essentially had three stacks of two — Bernardo and Kovacic at the bottom with Grealish and Lewis in front of them, forming a square or box.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Verb
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The post shocked many people and quickly garnered hundreds of outraged comments from readers telling the woman not to do it.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Gabriel Saez Coming in as a huge longshot, 46 1/2-1 final odds, Mr. Big News nearly shocked the world by finishing third in the 2020 Derby.—
Jason Jones,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Dad Shaves Beard Off For First Time In 9 Years, Daughter Has Best Reaction By Jack Beresford Senior Life and Trends Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 0 A toddler was left speechless after her dad surprised her by shaving his beard off for the first time in nearly a decade.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
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If you’re not used to cleaning with vinegar, don’t let the smell surprise you.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2025
Verb
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British retail giant Marks & Spencer has been hit by a cyberattack that's downed its online payments for five days, with a ransomware group known as Scattered Spider reportedly linked to the hack.—
Thomas Brewster,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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But as the damage fades and the years march on, toppled trees and downed branches create gaps in the canopy that let light penetrate to the forest floor.—
Marina Wang,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Authorities said rushing water in a nearby creek overwhelmed the area.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Whatever the case, Indiana’s full-court pressure, physicality on the perimeter and timely shooting overwhelmed the Cavs at times and were enough to overcome early and late deficits at other points throughout the series.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Eighteen hospital beds in the surgical department, including eight in the intensive care unit, were lost as a result.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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The body of 35-year-old Jeanie Childs was discovered partially under the bed.—
Jordan Kinsey,
CBS News,
17 May 2025
Verb
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Still, there is plenty here that should appall both Democrats and Republicans.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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Dismay or appall you, sure, but never surprise you.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The new parents tried everything—rocking, feeding, lullabies—but nothing was working.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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Longoria rocked a red maxi dress, while Bastón wore a black top and black cropped pants.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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“Floor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floor. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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