as in spread
to cause to move outward and apart
He sat with his legs splayed apart. She splayed her fingers to show off her manicure.
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Recent Examples of splayed
Another video shared the same day showed multiple men in tactical vests loading into a vehicle with a similar Mexican flag splayed across the hood.
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Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 29 Oct. 2025
The new tattoo, completed late Tuesday, now is a Celtic knot with a dog-like creature splayed in the middle of it.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
Counterfeit goods are usually sold on blankets that are splayed out on the sidewalk or on tables.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
The full video shows a man — Retes — splayed on the ground surrounded by agents.
—Nicole Foy, ProPublica, 18 Oct. 2025
Kuminga was splayed out on the floor after Lakers reserve Jake LaRavia had buckled him with a hesitation move midway through the quarter.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Ingram has taken a few tough looks with two teammates open for 3, splayed out behind him.
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Folks splayed out on blankets across the grassy lawns, fanned themselves and cooled off with cold beers.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Sep. 2025
To keep making the most of your grill, try Nosrat’s Joojeh Kebab, where chicken thighs are marinated in yogurt, saffron, and a hit of citrus before being splayed on the barbecue.
—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 29 Oct. 2025
The new tattoo, completed late Tuesday, now is a Celtic knot with a dog-like creature splayed in the middle of it.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
Counterfeit goods are usually sold on blankets that are splayed out on the sidewalk or on tables.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
The full video shows a man — Retes — splayed on the ground surrounded by agents.
—Nicole Foy, ProPublica, 18 Oct. 2025
Kuminga was splayed out on the floor after Lakers reserve Jake LaRavia had buckled him with a hesitation move midway through the quarter.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Ingram has taken a few tough looks with two teammates open for 3, splayed out behind him.
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Folks splayed out on blankets across the grassy lawns, fanned themselves and cooled off with cold beers.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Sep. 2025
To keep making the most of your grill, try Nosrat’s Joojeh Kebab, where chicken thighs are marinated in yogurt, saffron, and a hit of citrus before being splayed on the barbecue.
—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splayed
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The shutdown’s ripple effects spread across nearly every part of the air travel network Friday, with the nation’s busiest airports hit hardest.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Controlling a fire means ensuring that the fire can't spread or cross the containment line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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At Inhotim there are five miles of trails, 24 galleries, and 29 site-specific works scattered around a 350-acre botanical garden.—
William O'Connor,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Debris appears scattered across the tarmac as emergency crews rush toward the wreckage.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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The comments in the post were split between those who wanted to show care to the boyfriend and those who were skeptical of the woman's behavior.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
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Amazon occasionally publishes promotions that offer a serious discount on your order when splitting your payment between cash and points.—
Sarah Hostetler,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Splayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splayed. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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