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
Candy Hom, AJC.com, 19 Apr. 2026
This one-pan side dish is full of flavor and color.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
Fill a jar or pan halfway with soapy water and set it under a light.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Push the bacon to the sides of the pan, then add chile peppers if using.
—Candy Hom, AJC.com, 19 Apr. 2026
This one-pan side dish is full of flavor and color.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
Verb
Like dry vermouth or white wine, Lillet Rosé can also be used to add depth to pan sauces, soups, and more.
—Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
Fill a jar or pan halfway with soapy water and set it under a light.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pan
Noun
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Crow-Armstrong had a similar look on his face when that history came up again Friday.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The second group, Grand Penn Partners, is the corporate face of a plan to rebuild Penn Station as a Neo-classical complex.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In response to industry commentators blaming aggressive patent litigation for companies disabling HEVC support, Nokia’s rep said that third-party streaming services and hardware wouldn’t work as expected without Nokia’s research and development.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 Apr. 2026
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Who one blames depends on their politics.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Wolves coach Chris Finch criticized his team’s lack of composure.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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One of the easier things to do is criticize without offering solutions.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This final number serves as the starting point for negotiations with the at-fault party’s insurance company.—
William Jones,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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The inspector general's office also faulted the city for a lack of policies, strategies, and goals to collect the debt owed.—
Dorothy Tucker,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In an emotional news conference Monday, city and state officials condemned the bloodshed and called on community members to advocate for victims of domestic violence.—
Ryan Chandler,
NBC news,
20 Apr. 2026
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And European moves to condemn or sanction some Israeli actions frequently had been vetoed by Orban.—
Sam McNeil,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The female actually knocks him down to the ground.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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High-profile Democrats urged people to call their friends and knock on doors.—
Nataliya Gumenyuk,
The Dial,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Trump was forced to denounce it.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Both Mexico City and Guadalajara are preparing to host World Cup games in June, with protesters in both cities denouncing the government's failure to properly investigate the disappearances.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Pan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pan. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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