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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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2
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
Failing To Do Dry Maintenance First The secret to keeping your flooring beautiful is to start by cleaning dry, not wet.
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Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025
Both Lovelace and Saffo have flooring problems.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 23 Jan. 2025
Many laminate flooring companies will provide suggestions on preferred brands to clean their floors.
—Lauren Finney Harden, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2025
The Campaign for Wool also launched a three-year-long collaboration with Aardman, highlighting British wool and New Zealand wool and wool’s natural benefits in flooring.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 19 Dec. 2024
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Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025
Both Lovelace and Saffo have flooring problems.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 23 Jan. 2025
Many laminate flooring companies will provide suggestions on preferred brands to clean their floors.
—Lauren Finney Harden, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2025
The Campaign for Wool also launched a three-year-long collaboration with Aardman, highlighting British wool and New Zealand wool and wool’s natural benefits in flooring.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 19 Dec. 2024
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Jung-bae wound up in a room of three, with Player 001 and some rando — but Player 001 choked the stranger to death in time to reduce their head count, shocking Jung-bae more than a bit.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
26 Dec. 2024
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Fox News Digital obtained shocking audio between Cyrus and his estranged wife where the country crooner is heard berating his Australian ex and using profane language.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
26 Dec. 2024
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His unit commander, a four-time ace at downing drones, never even played video games.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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After downing Memphis in the semifinals, Ed Pinckney, Dwyane McClain and the Wildcats played what would be remembered as the ‘Perfect Game,’ going 22 for 27 from the field and upsetting Patrick Ewing and defending national champion Georgetown in the final, 66-64.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
20 Mar. 2025
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That’s overwhelming even for the most experienced investor.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
31 Mar. 2025
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An adventurous mix of fabrics brings warmth to the primary suite, without overwhelming the space.—
Kristen Flanagan,
Architectural Digest,
31 Mar. 2025
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The driver pulled out a gun and fired six shots, the witness said, hitting not only the belligerent passenger but also an uninvolved man sitting nearby.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2025
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Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2025
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Laura Prepon and her estranged husband Ben Foster are leveling new allegations at each other amid their ongoing divorce.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Thanks to the car’s self-leveling suspension, De Gaulle’s chauffeur accelerated out of the skid and drove to safety on three wheels.—
Raphael Orlove,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2025
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Hundreds of drones being used as part of a Saturday night aerial light show in Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando appeared to be flying into position before several started falling from the sky before slamming to the ground, according to videos posted online.—
Louis Casiano,
Fox News,
23 Dec. 2024
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His endorsement of the AfD came alongside a video of a far-right German commentator slamming the leading candidate to become Germany’s next chancellor, the conservative Friedrich Merz.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
20 Dec. 2024
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But the unhappy ending is especially head-pounding for Saxon Ratliff (Patrick Schwarzenegger).—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
24 Mar. 2025
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Queen finished with a team-best 17 points, but Maryland frequently settled for outside jumpers instead of pounding the ball inside to Queen and Julian Reese.—
Lindsay Schnell,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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Then came Ukraine’s Maidan revolution in 2013, when tens of thousands of Ukrainians filled Kyiv’s Maidan square for days before toppling the pro-Russia regime.—
Howard LaFranchi,
The Christian Science Monitor,
30 Dec. 2024
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The flower stem can grow to be two to three feet tall or more, often making the plant somewhat top-heavy, so staking or weighing down the container can help prevent the pot from toppling over.—
Janet Carson,
arkansasonline.com,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Flooring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flooring. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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