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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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Just before the trailer finishes, a hilarious decree comes down from Mount Disney, splayed across the screen like law: “See it in InfinityVision!”

From Salon Sep. 11, 2026

He recalls walking into her office and seeing manuscript pages splayed across the floor as she played Tetris trying to conceptualize a book’s structure.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 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

She landed on her back, all splayed out.

From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea



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