Synonyms of pan out

pan out

verb

1

as in to prove

to come to be

the eagerly anticipated kayaking trip never panned out

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prove
• fall out
• evolve
• shake out
• come out
• turn out
• develop
• emerge
• play out
• unfold
• work out
• germinate

2

as in to succeed

to turn out as planned or desired

the investment scheme didn't quite pan out

Synonyms & Similar Words

• succeed
• go
• bear fruit
• go over
• click
• work out
• deliver the goods
• catch fire
• come off
• deliver
• do the trick
• go like clockwork
• catch on
• flourish
• prosper
• thrive
• cook
• percolate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• strike out
• wash out
• fail
• miss
• founder
• fold
• collapse
• bomb
• struggle
• flop
• languish
• flunk
• decline
• slip
• flounder
• sink
• skid
• slump
• fall down
• crack up
• wane
• crumble
• go under
• choke
• crash
• flame out
• miscarry
• crater
• implode
• misfire
• self-destruct

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pan out

Most of these phenoms pan out, but Harper absolutely has. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2026

Rowland’s departure followed years of awarding millions in bonuses to more than a few amateur international free agents who did not pan out, particularly ones from Latin America. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 26 June 2026

After the Brady Tkachuk deal, Zito has now sent off nine first-round picks during his tenure to obtain what amounts to five long-term members of Florida’s core (along with a couple of players in moves that didn’t fully pan out). — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 June 2026

The plan never panned out, but the name stuck. — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 20 June 2026