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
Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 14 Feb. 2026
It was bought by the Reuben Brothers in 2019 and spans 9,700 square meters over seven floors.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
Newer hardwood floors wind through most of the home, complemented by plush carpeting in the primary bedroom for a touch of softness.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 14 Feb. 2026
When using a vacuum, remember to adjust the setting from carpets to bare floors.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
Most striking are the Ethnological Museum and the Museum of Asian Art presented on the second and third floors.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
Elegant interiors boast dark hardwood floors, as well as French doors and windows and decorative crown molding and wainscoting.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2026
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
The new construction also boasted European oak hardwood floors, high ceilings, and stainless steel appliances.
—Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 14 Feb. 2026
It was bought by the Reuben Brothers in 2019 and spans 9,700 square meters over seven floors.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
Newer hardwood floors wind through most of the home, complemented by plush carpeting in the primary bedroom for a touch of softness.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 14 Feb. 2026
When using a vacuum, remember to adjust the setting from carpets to bare floors.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
Most striking are the Ethnological Museum and the Museum of Asian Art presented on the second and third floors.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
Elegant interiors boast dark hardwood floors, as well as French doors and windows and decorative crown molding and wainscoting.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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
Noun
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Earlier this week, Martha Stewart gave the trending bottoms her stamp of approval, too.—
Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
7 Feb. 2026
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For his brand, bottoms continue to be extremely strong sellers, along with shirt jackets and sweaters as well as corduroy and flannel shirts, many in pop colors.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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By contrast, in the United States, employers are not required to offer or contribute to a retirement plan at all – a fact that shocks many workers with pensions.—
Teresa Ghilarducci,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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That moment is similar to one in the show where another closeted hockey star, Scott Hunter (François Arnaud) shocks the world by kissing his secret boyfriend on center ice after winning a championship.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Then John surprises her by showing up at the Calvin Klein showroom for a new suit.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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Further insight into what surprises the new season may bring, can be found below in the character descriptions for the new recurring cast.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Greene downs it, throws the kid his jersey, smiles, and all is right with the world.—
Debby Wolfinsohn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Feb. 2026
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But Sarah Graves gives a bit too much room and Penn downs a 3-pointeron the wing.—
Zoe Collins Rath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Nov. 2025
Verb
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For the characters, the love itself overwhelms every other consideration of feeling.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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What overwhelms her isn’t the wedding itself, but the realization that her lifelong role as Lexi’s default person is about to shift.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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One way to keep the color coming is to use an all-purpose fertilizer regularly and mix and match annuals and perennials throughout your beds and containers.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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No One Dies has resources, including some transportation, for moving people to places with available beds, including facilities outside Providence.—
Mark Reynolds,
The Providence Journal,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Lawrence rocks this statement piece by pairing it with more casual items like a simple black tote bag, a beanie, and a pair of neutral colored pants.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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In the trailer, Taylor-Joy rocks a platinum blonde chin-grazing bob.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Align with what actually levels you up, not what confirms bias, is rage bait or just gives a dopamine hit.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Jan. 2026
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When a star student (Ayo Edebiri) levels an accusation against one of her colleagues (Andrew Garfield), the professor is forced to navigate complex moral territory while a dark secret from her own past threatens to come into the light.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
13 Nov. 2025
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“Floors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floors. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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