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
Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2025
Trump entered the floor of the Kaseya Center to raucous cheers, followed by UFC CEO Dana White and his granddaughter, Kai Trump.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 13 Apr. 2025
Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 18 Mar. 2025
Not usually disasters, not usually absolutely flooring anyone and racing toward GOTY contention.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Remove everything from the pantry and clean the shelves, tops of cabinets, hardware, and floors.
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People were absolutely floored by the near-instant gratification the mask provided when treating dry, dull skin, and now Summer Fridays decided that their customers’ eyes in particular also deserve to experience such fast-acting effects.
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Noun
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Titanic remained undiscovered at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean until an expedition led by Jean-Louis Michel and Robert Ballard reached the wreck on September 1, 1985.—
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To view recorded video, tap the Playback button at the bottom of the screen.—
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Another photographer told me how she was shocked by the amount of couples booking for years down the line.—
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Moment Mom Realizes What 11-Year-Old Daughter Had Been Doing With Scissors By Jack Beresford Senior Life and Trends Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 0 A mom was shocked to discover that her 11-year-old daughter had made some noticeable modifications to her school uniform.—
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Vogue: What has surprised you most about your parenting journey?—
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There were no big Heat rotation surprises to begin the postseason.—
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Please send your reports of hail and/or wind damage, including trees or large limbs downed, by calling the National Weather Service office in Newport at 1-800-889-6889.—
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McGhie hit 20 3s in the first round, 21 in the semifinals and 20 in the championship round to defeat Missouri’s Caleb Gill, who downed 15 3s in the title round.—
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Don't let the stress overwhelm the joy of the occasion—remember, some nerves are good!—
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The fashion lover feels grateful to now have the freedom to explore her passions and chase her dreams — something that’s often out of reach when you're tied to a 9-5 job or overwhelmed by bills.—
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If that wing was being used, there would be more beds upstairs.—
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The team’s biggest concerns for 390’s recovery since July has been that the growth bed would be too damaged for the keratin to regrow and that the bone that supports the entire structure of the upper beak may have too much missing and grow back together.—
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Still, there is plenty here that should appall both Democrats and Republicans.—
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Dismay or appall you, sure, but never surprise you.—
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However, the Cincinnati Reds star became a polarizing figure when news of his gambling on games rocked the sports world.—
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He’s enjoyed his journey so far, rocking stages from small venues, such as nightclubs, to even having a brief performance at Rolling Loud.—
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“Floor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floor. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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