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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

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 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

But when she opened the door, Lázaro slept peacefully, splayed out across the bed.

From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older



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