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as in appalling
to cause an unpleasant surprise for
that you would say such a rude thing to someone floors me
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as in amazing
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
as you might expect, winning the lottery simply floored us
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as in dropping
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 devastating
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 flooring
Much of the home, from flooring to fixtures, is decked out in the classic black-and-white color scheme that Keaton famously favored.
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Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
15 June 2026
For years, gray has dominated living rooms—from wall colors and upholstery to flooring and decorative accessories.
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Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
14 June 2026
The arched windows mirror the city’s grand historic buildings while brass elements and flooring nod to the golden age of American retailing.
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Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
There’s a tendency to represent the dive as reckless, as though the peregrine is doing the equivalent of flooring the accelerator and hoping for the best.
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Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
15 June 2026
For years, gray has dominated living rooms—from wall colors and upholstery to flooring and decorative accessories.
—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
14 June 2026
The arched windows mirror the city’s grand historic buildings while brass elements and flooring nod to the golden age of American retailing.
—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
There’s a tendency to represent the dive as reckless, as though the peregrine is doing the equivalent of flooring the accelerator and hoping for the best.
—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for flooring
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The young Forster recoiled from the school’s culture of authoritarianism and militaristic chauvinism, which may have found expression in the students’ often appalling attitudes toward their own mothers.
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Of all the recent poster boys for appalling misbehavior by the State Police, Michael Proctor would of course rank number one.
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In one camp Gao Sheng breaks a cultural norm by helping her father and uncles with a big project, amazing her relatives with her physical and mental strength.
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Police release video of the person racing across the roof of the building from where authorities say the shot was fired, dropping down to the ground and walking off campus.
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And while the Travel team’s not always big on staying close to home, airfares remain high right now, even as jet fuel prices are dropping sharply.
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The co-writer thing was a total disaster, devastating on every level.
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One week after devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela, relief efforts in South Florida continue at a steady pace.
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The payments were introduced following a 2024 assassination attempt on Fico, who was shot and gravely wounded after a government meeting, shocking the small country and reverberating across Europe.
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Cape Verde, the ultimate underdog, went toe-to-toe with a primary contender, shocking the soccer world with a 0-0 draw against Spain.
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Margaret deploys this power to find Daniel and to free him from Noah and the WARDEX minions—essentially, by stunning them emotionally.
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The Midwest, meanwhile, was recovering from a strong line of storms that tore through parts of Illinois, Indiana and northern Kentucky on Wednesday, bringing possible tornadoes, damaging homes, and downing trees and power lines in the region.
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Parts of Anne Arundel County were thrashed by high winds Friday night as a severe storm rolled through the area, downing trees and causing power outages.
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Nieuw Bergen presents an innovative and attractive approach to inner-city housing, demonstrating how housing developments can be introduced without overwhelming the character of an existing neighborhood.
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The best caftans feel lightweight and roomy without overwhelming your frame.
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“Flooring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flooring. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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