splayed
Example Sentences
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Biking gear and supplies were splayed around the living room.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026
The full video shows a man — Retes — splayed on the ground surrounded by agents.
From Salon • Oct. 16, 2025
Siegel’s service dog, a chill American Bully named Blue, splayed out next to 37-year-old Cardoza along the red booth’s cushioned bench.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 26, 2025
Like fluttering wings, his 12 elegantly splayed arms wield an array of esoteric symbols around her excited body, while her single arm raises what appears to be a ritual blade high overhead.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 21, 2025
She splayed herself, prostrate on the ground, her right cheek pressed against the pavement, which was searingly hot from the midday sun.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
