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
Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2025
As Ventura gathered some items from the floor, Combs returned and is seen shoving her — then sitting in a chair, pulling an object from a table and throwing it toward her.
—Danielle Bacher, People.com, 13 June 2025
Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 28 May 2025
But then Morgan wanders into the shop and is floored by her beauty.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 22 May 2025
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Noun
And, yes, he was eventually forced to the floor and handcuffed.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2025
As Ventura gathered some items from the floor, Combs returned and is seen shoving her — then sitting in a chair, pulling an object from a table and throwing it toward her.
—Danielle Bacher, People.com, 13 June 2025
Verb
But even Cowell was floored Tuesday on the premiere's of AGT's 20th season when Amadou Diallo took the stage.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 28 May 2025
But then Morgan wanders into the shop and is floored by her beauty.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for floor
Noun
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In the first game, the Dodgers and Astros were tied 2-2 going into the bottom of the 10th.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
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The Orion constellation is at the bottom left, while Jupiter is just left of the center and Venus is on the far right.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
12 June 2025
Verb
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The near miss shocked the country, but polling showed sharp partisan divides even in the case of the near assassination of a presidential candidate.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
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Last season, Forest had a small core of players who almost shocked European football by qualifying for the Champions League.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
11 June 2025
Verb
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When visiting with another patient, Swift also got to surprise the patient’s twin sister over FaceTime.—
Rebecca Angel Baer,
Southern Living,
16 June 2025
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While finding engaging types of kids' activities can be a struggle, one tech company never fails to surprise and amuse young creators.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
15 June 2025
Verb
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The drones were downed both over regions on the border and deeper inside Russia, including central Moscow and Leningrad regions, according to the Defense Ministry.—
Vasilisa Stepanenko,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2025
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Ella Poulin Point Loma Softball The freshman allowed just a single run while striking out eight as the Pointers downed South Gate Legacy 4-1 in the SoCal Division 3 title game.—
Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2025
Verb
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For example, colorful hardware in a small kitchen with a lot of cabinets can overwhelm the space with visual clutter rather than color.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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Almost immediately, the new facility was overwhelmed: Between the year of its founding and 1887, 44 percent of the women admitted into San Clemente were pellagrous.—
Asia London Palomba,
Smithsonian Magazine,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Thereafter, she was sent home to rest, spending the next two weeks in bed before having a follow-up brain scan.—
Andy Frye,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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These sheets truly are buttery-smooth and cool to the touch—even after being in bed for hours at a time.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
9 June 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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When Kieran returns, now with a family of his own, the town is rocked by a murder that threatens to awaken long-dormant secrets.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
6 June 2025
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There was even a right royal visit, with King Charles III rocking up to chat with John Lennon’s son Julian and Yellowstone star Mo Brings Plenty, of all people.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
6 June 2025
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“Floor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floor. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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