1
as in shocks
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 surprises
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 downs
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 overwhelms
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 floors
Mery Mogollón,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2026
The main Renaissance villa, built in the 15th century and spanning around 8,600 square feet over two floors, is where his mother, Valentina, lives.
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Zoë Dare Hall,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
Surfaces, like mudroom benches and floors, should be durable to contend with heavy traffic.
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Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
4 July 2026
Surveillance cameras were also placed on the team floors of the hotel, as well as in the lobby and meeting rooms, and local media were only permitted in the team hotel for official press events, while fans were barred from the premises altogether.
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Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
Immediately upon entry, everything… floors, walls, ceilings… was draped in peach and white.
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Greg Evans,
Deadline,
4 July 2026
Immediately upon entry, everything… floors, walls, ceiling… was draped in peach and white.
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Jack Dunn,
Variety,
4 July 2026
The floors are being raised, the ceilings lifted, the structure reinforced with steel and concrete, and the open floor plan complemented by smart home technologies and high-performance internal systems.
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Mark David,
Robb Report,
4 July 2026
Instead of spending thousands replacing floors or refinishing woodwork, the couple redirected that budget toward updates that had a much bigger visual impact.
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Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
4 July 2026
Kevin Fishbain,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2026
But each release specifies exactly which warehouse and even which floors the barrels for a particular batch were matured, which is similar to Hardin’s Creek.
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Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
On their way in, crews had to clear debris from multiple floors; aside from chunks of concrete, masonry and flooring, obstacles included a bathroom sink and toilet that had tumbled down from above.
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Mery Mogollón,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2026
The main Renaissance villa, built in the 15th century and spanning around 8,600 square feet over two floors, is where his mother, Valentina, lives.
—
Zoë Dare Hall,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
Surfaces, like mudroom benches and floors, should be durable to contend with heavy traffic.
—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
4 July 2026
Surveillance cameras were also placed on the team floors of the hotel, as well as in the lobby and meeting rooms, and local media were only permitted in the team hotel for official press events, while fans were barred from the premises altogether.
—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
Immediately upon entry, everything… floors, walls, ceilings… was draped in peach and white.
—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
4 July 2026
Immediately upon entry, everything… floors, walls, ceiling… was draped in peach and white.
—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
4 July 2026
The floors are being raised, the ceilings lifted, the structure reinforced with steel and concrete, and the open floor plan complemented by smart home technologies and high-performance internal systems.
—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
4 July 2026
Instead of spending thousands replacing floors or refinishing woodwork, the couple redirected that budget toward updates that had a much bigger visual impact.
—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
4 July 2026
Verb
Will another team put together a deal for Bagent that floors the Bears?
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Kevin Fishbain,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2026
But each release specifies exactly which warehouse and even which floors the barrels for a particular batch were matured, which is similar to Hardin’s Creek.
—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for floors
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The two-piece features a roomy crewneck pullover, plus oh-so comfy bottoms.
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Skirts, shorts, tracksuit bottoms, hats, headbands, wristbands and socks must be completely white (allowing for one centimeter of trim).
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What shocks her even more is that Laura Kim, a classmate at Columbia, got in.
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Dislocation from tariffs, onshoring, war, oil, and supply shocks present opportunities for dissident shareholders to show laggards the way.
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However, this is also a series that surprises audiences with mysterious twins that have been under your nose the whole time.
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What surprises people most is the diversity of the landscape here.
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Springtown takes edge in 7-4A race, downs Decatur Springtown got the inside track on the District 7-4A championship after beating Decatur 4-2 in 8 innings on Monday night at Decatur High School.
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Greene downs it, throws the kid his jersey, smiles, and all is right with the world.
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Trends break, sentiment changes and, sometimes, market volatility overwhelms even the cleanest chart formations.
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Money earned from chip sales abroad quickly flows out to buy stocks like Nvidia, creating persistent downward pressure on the won that overwhelms export gains.
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Video footage of the dogs at Dingo Doggies Campus shows the pups walking on treadmills, training in the gym and relaxing on beds while booms and fireworks sounds can be heard in the background.
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The result is uncommon room layouts like the tri-suite king room equipped with two twin-sized beds and a king bed split by a privacy divider that doubles as a playful art installation.
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Andra Day rocks denim trousers to the Inside the Afties event presented by Amazon Music during the Cannes Lions Festival in France on June 24.
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In photos from the spread by photographer Rafael Pavarotti shared on Instagram, Madonna rocks a pale pink corset over a white leotard that peeks out the bottom and top.
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Tornado levels homes in Enid, Oklahoma Residents of Enid, Oklahoma, are surveying the damage on Friday after a massive tornado ripped through the city on Thursday night.
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The main difference is that Ruisdael cranes upward, to behold a castle on a hill, whereas Vermeer levels his gaze across open water.
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“Floors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floors. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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