Synonyms of splays

splays

verb

present tense third-person singular of splay

as in spreads

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

• spreads
• splits
• radiates
• scatters
• branches
• rays
• parts
• diffuses
• fans (out)
• stems
• dissipates
• disperses
• dispels
• divides
• diverges
• ramifies
• forks
• separates
• uncouples
• unlinks
• unyokes

Dissimilar Words

• connects
• joins
• couples
• links
• unites

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of splays

Rogen splays himself, theatrically broken, on the floor. — Eliana Dockterman, Time, 26 June 2026

Across the boat, a young guy with thin lips and a sweater tied around his shoulders leans back and splays his legs. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Jan. 2026

The Riverwalk in Fort Lauderdale splays out in full shade from the condo buildings and strips of golden sun. — Eric Barton, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026

The sneakers feature Altra’s signature FootShape design, which splays at the front to give your toes ample space for natural movement. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 13 Nov. 2025