floored

past tense of floor
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Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for floored
Verb
  • Subway Violence Meanwhile, the incident is the latest in a series of high-profile crimes on New York subway trains that have shocked the city.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • And the art world is no different — some artists are using it to help generate work, and others are shocked by its capabilities.
    Lucy Handley, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The Chiefs will be pleased in 2025 if Araiza exceeds the 25 punts that were downed inside the 20-yard line in 2024.
    Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Trees were downed and at least one home had collapsed, but no one was injured, WKMG-TV reported.
    N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Houston has athletic size, and that has overwhelmed the Clippers in previous matchups.
    Kelly Iko, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Fatherhood overwhelmed Wade at first.
    D. Watkins, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • As an anti-capital punishment lawyer, I am appalled by what followed as well.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
  • As a woman, I am appalled by Michael Tanzi's outrageous actions.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • While Walking to School Bus Stop Jordan’s dad, who wasn’t in the vehicle, is devastated.
    Sam Gillette, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Lewis witnessed school closures that critics said devastated the South and West sides.
    Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • However, most were stunned at Dawn's story.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
  • For the coveted shoot, the Olympic athlete stunned in a variety of looks.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • They too would have been astonished by its subtle yet pleasant effects and its practical use.
    Wade Davis, Rolling Stone, 6 Apr. 2025
  • Former and current military fighter pilots were astonished that the Secretary of Defense texted details of the classified attack plan.
    Rick Pozniak, Boston Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Gomez, for instance, was slammed by Mexican actor Eugenio Derbez (who later apologized) over her Spanish in the film.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Two people are dead and 19 others injured after a small plane slammed into a Fullerton warehouse filled with workers.
    Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Floored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floored. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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