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

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

In another instance captured on video, a U.S. citizen is splayed out on a sidewalk in El Monte as two men with vests that read “Border Patrol” kneel over him.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2025

Villarreal: With a book of Rumi’s poetry splayed across her stomach, no less.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2025

Now she’s leaning against the locker next to mine, her pink hair splayed out behind her.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden