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
Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 26 Feb. 2025
In the minutes before the vote Tuesday evening, Republican leaders could be seen buttonholing defectors on the House floor, imploring them to support the budget resolution.
—Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 26 Feb. 2025
True Tamplin, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
View 9 Images View gallery - 9 images I was floored by Husqvarna's already exquisite Vitpilen 801 neo-retro café racer when the 2025 model was unveiled in October.
—New Atlas, 30 Dec. 2024
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Noun
But the season is far from over. UConn has shown that its ceiling can be high, also that its floor can be low.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 26 Feb. 2025
In the minutes before the vote Tuesday evening, Republican leaders could be seen buttonholing defectors on the House floor, imploring them to support the budget resolution.
—Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 26 Feb. 2025
Verb
Condo insurance covers the interior walls, flooring, and any improvements or customizations made to the unit.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
View 9 Images View gallery - 9 images I was floored by Husqvarna's already exquisite Vitpilen 801 neo-retro café racer when the 2025 model was unveiled in October.
—New Atlas, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for floor
Noun
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There's a Lawrenceville location, too. ☕️ Pro tip: Sip slowly to avoid a mouthful of finely ground sludge at the bottom of the cup.—
Ryan Deto,
Axios,
24 Feb. 2025
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If the bottom falls out of, say, the Chinese real-estate market—among the largest asset classes in the world—the entire global economy could totter.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Timothée Chalamet pulled an upset win for Outstanding Male Actor for A Complete Unknown and Conclave shocked as well with an Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture win at the 2025 SAG Awards Sunday night in Los Angeles.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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The Taser shocked him for a few seconds, then Wilhoite got into his car and drove away, according to the affidavit.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Again, no one should be surprised by Wednesday’s announcement.—
Bill McKibben,
The New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2025
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The announcement did not surprise the market given Trump had previously alluded to the move, during discussion of his upcoming 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium, Piotr Ortonowski, head of copper market analysis at Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, told CNBC.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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In this case, the Zero Day attack downed dozens of systems for one whole minute, causing widespread catastrophe and the deaths of more than 3,000 people.—
Jackie Strause,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Feb. 2025
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The structure had downed wires on top of it, first responders stressed.—
Graham Smith,
NPR,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Places like Chicago Animal Care and Control where Lily came from have been overwhelmed with dog and cat intakes this past month.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
13 Feb. 2025
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While that does not preclude the possibility of another team overwhelming the Padres with a trade offer for Cease, a deal involving closer Robert Suarez remains at least a decent possibility.—
Dennis Lin,
The Athletic,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
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There is no bed, just some blankets and pillows lying directly on the beige carpet.—
David Peisner,
Rolling Stone,
23 Feb. 2025
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In the video, Thompson is seen cooking dinner, putting the kids to bed, doing laundry, washing dishes, and taking his children to the doctor.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
21 Feb. 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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Soto’s decision – and earnings – rocked the baseball world in December, especially in New York City.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
17 Feb. 2025
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Singapore, usually an oasis of stability, has been rocked by a series of political scandals in the past two years.—
Nicholas Yong,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Floor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floor. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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