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
Bill English,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The complex crumbled during the quakes, with the floors stacking on top of the other.
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Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
Sezin Devi Koehler,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 June 2026
Next put down either 3/4-inch plywood, then flooring.
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Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
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Noun
Because leaving money at the Fed is completely safe and liquid, banks should not lend out funds at rates much below the rate paid on reserves, so that rate should set a floor for market rates.
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Bill English,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The complex crumbled during the quakes, with the floors stacking on top of the other.
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Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
Verb
The crew then floored the car, taking McGhehey's incisor with it.
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Sezin Devi Koehler,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 June 2026
Next put down either 3/4-inch plywood, then flooring.
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Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for floor
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Nineteen cannons discovered at the bottom of the Savannah River were unveiled Thursday as a part of a new exhibit at the Savannah History Museum.
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The Mets rank toward the bottom of the league in every offensive category.
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The attack shocked Monaco, a coastal playground for the rich and famous known for its tax-friendly incentives, royal family and Formula 1 Grand Prix.
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The exact same thing happened back in 2018 when Hirving Lozano shocked Germany.
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But perhaps Modrić and Croatia can surprise everyone and make one more run.
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Ahead of the film’s world premiere at Karlovy Vary, Mack talked to THR about the inspiration for A Happy Family, wanting to surprise audiences and create debate, and why complexity and hope are such key ingredients.
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After the storm, Lake Geneva Mayor Todd Krause declared an emergency and said one person suffered minor injuries after being struck by a falling tree while downed power lines and trees blocked some streets.
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Chestnut is now an 18-time Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest champion after blowing out the competition once again, this time by downing 66 hot dogs and buns in Coney Island.
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The city is recommending zoning regulations that fall in line with state statute while trying to calm residents who are worried data centers will overwhelm resources like water and energy and impose on their quality of life.
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But the ownership group is overwhelmed by left-wing politics.
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Small, nervous dogs will feel safe and comfy in this furry donut bed.
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Health officials declined to identify the facilities or to specify reasons, other than saying that the long-term care industry opens facilities and increases or decreases beds based on business factors.
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The other Israelites are appalled by this heinous action and go to war against the Benjaminites, who are nearly destroyed before an eventual reconciliation (Judges 20–21).
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My friend told me some private information about him that appalled me.
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The unusual attack Monday night stunned the elite principality on the Mediterranean Coast.
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The South American side stunned four-time world champions Germany 4-3 on penalties after the teams were tied 1-1 following extra time on Monday, pulling off one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history.
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“Floor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floor. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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