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  • past tense form of splay.
  • past participle of splay.

splayed

ADJECTIVE
wide
Synonyms
WEAK
broad large spread-out


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On Wednesday, Apple splayed out its latest devices in an industrial New York warehouse.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 5, 2026

Biking gear and supplies were splayed around the living room.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 1, 2026

Back in my room, I lay in bed and splayed out the cash in my hand, sending a photo of the bounty to my wife, who was surely fast asleep.

From Slate Nov. 18, 2025

The full video shows a man — Retes — splayed on the ground surrounded by agents.

From Salon Oct. 16, 2025

He sets off, his right arm swinging, his splayed feet flailing in the shallow surf, following the curve of the causeway to the mountain.

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz



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