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splay

[spley] / spleɪ /








VERB
flare
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
Antonyms
STRONG




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Splay out the work product as if it speaks for itself; cover the sausage instead of how it gets made.

From Slate • Oct. 2, 2025

Splay faults exist at subduction zones bordering Ecuador, Cascadia, Chile, and Japan, suggesting they may contribute to tsunami hazards at those locations as well.

From Science Daily • May 20, 2024

Millie Splay was actually beginning to turn to her, when Dennis Brown came unconsciously to her rescue.

From The Summons by Mason, A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley)

Millicent Splay rang for tea, just as Joan Whitworth came into the hall.

From The Summons by Mason, A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley)

He walked up the stairs with a heart full of pity when Millicent Splay caught him up.

From The Summons by Mason, A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley)




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