splayed; splaying; splays
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Verb
He sat with his legs splayed apart.
She splayed her fingers to show off her manicure.
His fingers splayed out over the table as he steadied himself.
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ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
When an ice storm is in the forecast, support plants with weak branches that are susceptible to splaying or breaking, like arborvitae and 'Sky Pencil' holly.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 6 Jan. 2026
The design delivers unsurpassed toe splay, enforced by the separate toe pockets, and a close-to-the-ground, near-barefoot ride.
—Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 23 June 2025
Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Our thoughts went back to the splay-foot tracks.
—Bob Cary, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Judges score the flips and spins, including pretzel-like shapes with skis splayed or crossed, before the skiers pull up at the last split second and slam skis-first into the landing area, kicking up a spray of snow.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
When an ice storm is in the forecast, support plants with weak branches that are susceptible to splaying or breaking, like arborvitae and 'Sky Pencil' holly.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
Noun
The wide toe box for foot splay and limited structure allows the foot to naturally strengthen.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 6 Jan. 2026
The design delivers unsurpassed toe splay, enforced by the separate toe pockets, and a close-to-the-ground, near-barefoot ride.
—Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 23 June 2025
Adjective
Available in wide and extra-wide sizes, these boots allow your toes to naturally splay.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Our thoughts went back to the splay-foot tracks.
—Bob Cary, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2025
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“Splay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/splay. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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