Synonyms of splay

splay

verb

as in to spread

to cause to move outward and apart

He sat with his legs splayed apart.

She splayed her fingers to show off her manicure.

Related Words

• spread
• split
• scatter
• radiate
• branch
• ray
• diffuse
• stem
• part
• fan (out)
• fork
• dissipate
• dispel
• disperse
• divide
• diverge
• ramify
• separate
• unlink
• uncouple
• unyoke

Dissimilar Words

• join
• connect
• couple
• link
• unite

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of splay

Behind a long counter, a cluster of chefs slice fish for nigiri, and splay more tiles of tuna and salmon over boxes of sushi rice for chirashi. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026

With their signature anatomical toe box that lets your toes splay naturally, the Altra Lone Peak 9 Trail Runners is one of Hurst’s favorites. — Jen Ator, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2026

Bridegan’s body was left splayed in the street, with his car, wallet, wristwatch and other personal items untouched, according to police. — Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026

Seven-year-old Hailey Karch wandered around the seawall at Black Point Marina Wednesday morning where more than a dozen spiny lobster were splayed out on the cleaning table. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026