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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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
Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2025
With the full starting lineup returning (give or take Bri Jones, who also seems like a good fit for the Valkyries), Connecticut has a high floor, and maybe that stability is enough to keep Thomas and Bonner before the fireworks in 2026.
—Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Gaëlle Girbes, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024
Moore was, understandably, a bit floored initially that the acerbic actor of Indiana Jones, Star Wars, and Blade Runner fame had any interest in Marvel, let alone taking over a role from a late Oscar winner.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The primary bedroom is also on the main floor, and the other three bedrooms are upstairs.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2025
With the full starting lineup returning (give or take Bri Jones, who also seems like a good fit for the Valkyries), Connecticut has a high floor, and maybe that stability is enough to keep Thomas and Bonner before the fireworks in 2026.
—Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Verb
Traveling there is like flooring it through a thicket of life-threatening risks: Jets, drones and artillery can quickly annihilate an armored vehicle.
—Gaëlle Girbes, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024
Moore was, understandably, a bit floored initially that the acerbic actor of Indiana Jones, Star Wars, and Blade Runner fame had any interest in Marvel, let alone taking over a role from a late Oscar winner.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for floor
Noun
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Write numbers at the bottom of each egg carton cup to use them as learning aid for math and counting.—
Rabekah Henderson,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2025
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The lineup — listed in full at the bottom of this post — is comprised of films from 60 countries.—
Scott Feinberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The revelation shocks everyone on the trip, leading Praveena to pack her bags and Juliana to break up with Yuri.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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Removing too much of the plant can shock it and stunt its growth.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Here are the 14 most shocking snubs and surprises from the 2025 Academy Awards shortlist.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2025
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The upside earnings surprised many, and consequently, the stock popped.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2025
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In another fatal accident on Christmas Day, an Azerbaijan Air flight was reportedly downed by Russian air defense systems over Kazakhstan.—
Barbara Peterson,
AFAR Media,
17 Jan. 2025
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The Irish entered the Playoff as the No. 7 seed and handled No. 10 Indiana in comfortable fashion before downing No. 2 Georgia (23-10) and defeating No. 6 Penn State (27-24) via a last-minute interception and field goal.—
Lauren Merola,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Within days of the first flames, the shelter — which was overwhelmed by donations of food bowls, blankets and large crates from grateful residents — was packed to the rafters with animals.—
Johnny Dodd,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Although Queen has appeared in 10 consecutive contests, and 15 of the last 16, he’s only played when the team has been overwhelmed by injuries.—
Jason Beede,
Orlando Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Since the train doesn’t have a second floor, the upper bed has more space and the person sleeping there can sit without hitting their head — something my husband appreciated greatly.—
Christin Parcerisa Vigueras,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Jan. 2025
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Just keep in mind that the bed is only available in a full-size.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Dismay or appall you, sure, but never surprise you.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Dec. 2024
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That kind of appalls me to think that people need not expect that of themselves.—
David Marchese Photograph by Mamadi Doumbouya,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2024
Verb
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Proof of that legacy comes with D’Angelo, Chaka Khan, George Clinton, Terry Lewis and Living Colour’s Vernon Reid attesting to the Family Stone’s massive popularity at the time over footage of the group rocking the stage.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
24 Jan. 2025
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Other performers were able to camp it up, in costume to cover ‘90s hits by Cher or the Spice Girls, but rocking it out with Carlile and the Hanseroth Twins headbanging behind her, Amanfu sounded as serious as a heart attack.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Floor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floor. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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