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
Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 19 June 2026
Caracozza said the heat dome, a high-pressure area that can act like a lid on a frying pan, has been stalled over Florida recently.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2026
Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 June 2026
The evening faceoff − titled UFC Freedom 250 − has been much anticipated by conservatives and panned by Democratic critics.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 15 June 2026
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Noun
Arlo Indoor Security Camera The Arlo Essential Indoor camera secures your room layout by combining clear 1080p HD recording with full 360-degree pan and 180-degree tilt motion control.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 19 June 2026
Caracozza said the heat dome, a high-pressure area that can act like a lid on a frying pan, has been stalled over Florida recently.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2026
Verb
Add reserved sauce and ¼ cup room-temperature water to pan.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 June 2026
The evening faceoff − titled UFC Freedom 250 − has been much anticipated by conservatives and panned by Democratic critics.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pan
Noun
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Still, as the face of Manchester’s rejuvenation, Burnham assumed a US governor-style regional leader profile.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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The exchange came about a minute after Clark drilled a 3-pointer in Reese's face.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
Verb
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Trump blames vandalism for the troubles with the reflecting pool renovation, announces people are being arrested.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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The logic here is highly questionable — dying for your queen and dying by her hand are not equivalent sacrifices — but let’s blame Lorent’s lapse in judgment on the chaos of the moment.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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Cooper Freeman, Alaska director at the nonprofit Center for Biological Diversity, sharply criticized the circumstances surrounding the whale’s death.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Plenty of those who populate that category are championed instead of criticized.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
21 June 2026
Verb
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Their work is faulted as factually wrong and politically motivated.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
12 June 2026
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Host Charles Barkley was quick to fault the Spurs for allowing such an explosive Knicks’ comeback.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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South Africa's government has condemned a spate of attacks on foreigners sparked by a recent rise in anti-migrant sentiment from some groups.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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Sometimes the various agencies and actors disagreed; sometimes a powerful entity might even seek to protect someone a rival sought to condemn.—
Laura Secor,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
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Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani leads the NL in votes received, which would give him the automatic starting spot at DH should that lead hold into Thursday, knocking Schmitt out of contention.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
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Even 6 inches of moving water can pose a serious risk of knocking you off your feet.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
Verb
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Other Ukrainian officials denounced Poland’s move.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
20 June 2026
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Crowds have gathered around it in protest and in praise to denounce American wars, and hear great voices sing and speak.—
Scott Simon,
NPR,
20 June 2026
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“Pan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pan. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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