splayed; splaying; splays
Examples of splay in a Sentence
Verb
He sat with his legs splayed apart.
She splayed her fingers to show off her manicure.
His fingers splayed out over the table as he steadied himself.
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Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2026
Rogen splays himself, theatrically broken, on the floor.
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Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
26 June 2026
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
Wadley says the natural toe splay is a major differentiator, one that often brings consumers to the brand.
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Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
6 Jan. 2026
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
Our thoughts went back to the splay-foot tracks.
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Bob Cary,
Outdoor Life,
15 Oct. 2025
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Verb
The moped passenger, who police said was struck by the truck’s rear wheel, can be seen on the video splayed out unconscious on the street.
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Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2026
Rogen splays himself, theatrically broken, on the floor.
—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
26 June 2026
Noun
The fin on the fish’s back breaks the water first, then the delicate splay of its tail.
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Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
Wadley says the natural toe splay is a major differentiator, one that often brings consumers to the brand.
—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Available in wide and extra-wide sizes, these boots allow your toes to naturally splay.
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Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
Our thoughts went back to the splay-foot tracks.
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Bob Cary,
Outdoor Life,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Splay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/splay. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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