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noun

ˈpan How to pronounce pan (audio)
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slang
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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verb

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
Noun
As of Sunday, Target is exclusively selling the brand's cupcake kits, liners and a cupcake pan, all in the dessert company's signature bite-size portions. — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026 The kitchen slide-out features a Dometic twin-hob induction cooktop beside a worktop, along with storage cabinets large enough for pots and pans down below. — New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2026
Verb
While panned by critics, the show’s gained something of a cult following among appreciators of camp. — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026 In the trailer, the camera pans over to Kristen Bell and Adam Brody’s characters in their bathroom, brushing their teeth in tandem. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pan
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pan
  1. face
  2. blame
  3. criticize
  4. fault
  5. condemn
  6. knock
  7. denounce
Noun
  • Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man accused of striking a 60-year-old woman in the face while riding a bicycle in Philadelphia.
    — Eva Andersen, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • There’s the tight-skin feeling that sent them looking for a moisturizer, and there’s the prospect of wearing a cream on a day when their face already feels sticky outdoors.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2026
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Verb
  • Surveys have repeatedly shown that Americans don't like the current clock changes, with lawmakers and physicians blaming the regular time shifts for drowsiness, inconveniences and even risks to health.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
  • And party insiders blame Trump’s tariffs and war with Iran for creating a volatile Senate map that has left seats in red states like Nebraska and Kansas vulnerable.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of blame
Verb
  • Piker is staunchly opposed to Israel and has been criticized for his comments about Jewish Americans.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 3 Nov. 2026
  • He has also been criticized by some in the community for past remarks regarding a Michigan synagogue attack and for appearances with controversial streamer Hasan Piker.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of criticize
Verb
  • The first, often called the no limitation option, preserves the full right to sue the at-fault driver for pain and suffering.
    — Reputio, New York Daily News, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Some tribe members faulted your original Toka alliance for overlooking the math and forming a tight five-person alliance in a tribe of 11.
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of fault
Verb
  • The actions were swiftly and unequivocally condemned by Kansas Republican officials.
    — Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 12 Nov. 2026
  • The board member claimed the former employee never told the board that the schools should be condemned.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of condemn
Verb
  • For current homeowners who have enjoyed massive appreciation (with or without a mortgage) and have thought about selling to move up, down or out of town, opportunity may be knocking soon.
    — Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 12 Nov. 2026
  • The following day, a third victim reported he was assaulted near the concert stage after being knocked to the ground in a mosh pit, according to the police statement.
    — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of knock
Verb
  • Conservatives traditionally espouse free markets and denounce excessive government meddling in the private sector.
    — Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The mayor-elect has denounced the raises for rank-and-file officers negotiated by Bass in 2023, which Raman said have deepened the city’s financial problems.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of denounce

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