splayed

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He offers instead a soul-print in which Yarris’ plight is captured in the splayed nerve endings of the stage character he creates.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

They clipped 13 seconds of him tearing into a Whopper, sauce and a grin splayed across his face, and posted it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 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

“Mm-hmm,” said Boaz, still examining the ring, even holding his hands out and attempting the splayed fingers.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny