as in face
the front part of the head
hey, I could do without seeing your ugly pan for a few days
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as in to blame
to express one's unfavorable opinion of the worth or quality of
virtually all the movie critics have panned this latest sequel in a tired series
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Recent Examples of pan
Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2025
The cooking surface is big enough for a 12-inch pan.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
Emily Brooks, The Hill, 4 May 2025
Holding plate and pan together firmly, carefully invert.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 May 2025
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Noun
The video starts with Jonas holding up an iPhone to his ear before the camera pans to AJ Michalka and finally lands on Aly as the song’s verse plays over the unlikely trio.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2025
The cooking surface is big enough for a 12-inch pan.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
Verb
The conference is also in conflict over the green energy tax credits that were passed as part of sweeping Democratic legislation during the Biden administration, which conservatives pan but moderates say benefit their districts.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 4 May 2025
Holding plate and pan together firmly, carefully invert.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pan
Noun
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Somewhere, sometime, somehow, Rob Tanner’s face will break into the loveliest smile, Arsenal will no longer be second and maybe Manchester United will stop being quite so bad.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Their face, though often adorned plainly with little to no makeup and a center-middle part in their neat brown hair, is seen by millions of viewers every Sunday.—
Peyton Dix,
Them.,
27 May 2025
Verb
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India blamed Pakistan for the attack, an accusation rejected by Islamabad.—
Billy Stockwell,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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Man sentenced for threatening officials DENVER -- A man who blamed exposure to far-right extremist content for his online threats to kill Democratic election officials in Colorado and Arizona was sentenced to three years in prison Thursday.—
Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
Arkansas Online,
30 May 2025
Verb
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The achievement was especially sweet for Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou, who has been widely criticized for the club’s Premier League performance this season.—
David Close,
CNN Money,
22 May 2025
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The decision also sparked fierce debate from religious conservatives who criticized one board member’s staunch opposition to introducing prayer.—
Nora O’Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 May 2025
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The pharmacologist and her sister, 28-year-old Lisa Smith, were knocked backward by the fish, which doctors believe to be a reef shark.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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In April, the group Artists for Chicago sent a letter to Johnson signed by more than 200 arts and culture workers further faulting Hedspeth’s leadership.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
31 May 2025
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Central sharpness is excellent at f/1.4, while the edges of the frame can’t be faulted either, which is incredible news for astrophotographers.—
James Abbott,
Space.com,
27 May 2025
Verb
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Dem lawmaker condemns Trump admin after staff member ends up in handcuffs.—
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FOXNews.com,
2 June 2025
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The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has condemned the university’s decision to ban Vemuri from the ceremony.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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“Pan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pan. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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