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as in to succeed
to turn out as planned or desired
the investment scheme didn't quite pan out
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Recent Examples of pan out
Rookie left tackle Aireontae Ersery, a second-round choice out of Minnesota, has panned out.
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Flare jeans are fitted around the thighs and pan out at the hem to create a leg-elongating effect.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
The papers, of course, never panned out.
—Jordan Salama, New Yorker, 30 Dec. 2025
Some of their predictions didn’t pan out, but others were right on target.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 29 Dec. 2025
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Flare jeans are fitted around the thighs and pan out at the hem to create a leg-elongating effect.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
The papers, of course, never panned out.
—Jordan Salama, New Yorker, 30 Dec. 2025
Some of their predictions didn’t pan out, but others were right on target.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 29 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pan out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pan out
Verb
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The middle class, desperate to prove this distinction too, would spend an outsized portion of their income on glimmering dresses and other purchases meant to be seen by others.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Even if the House succeeded in impeaching a judge, the Senate would need to affirm that decision by a two-thirds majority vote.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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And more often than not, Miami has succeeded there.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Kings went into the halftime break with a 58-46 lead and a 22-5 advantage in fastbreak points.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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While strolling in New York City, Katie Holmes went for a casual vibe in baggy black jeans with a light jacket and a crossbody bag, while Jennifer Garner's pair had a touch of subtle elegance with gold-tone hardware.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Then, Anderson went over to Izzo to explain what happened, and the 70-year-old coach went ballistic.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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For me, this means quickly going over them with acetone and then applying a base coat, two color coats, and a top coat.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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Delete suspicious messages immediately and never click on links from unknown sources.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The user doesn't have to click on a link or a message.—
Jude Joffe-Block,
NPR,
8 Nov. 2025
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The agreement includes bipartisan bills worked out by the Senate Appropriations Committee to fund parts of government — food aid, veterans programs and the legislative branch, among other things.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
10 Nov. 2025
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For well over a year, these comfy walking shoes became my go-to for catching flights, running errands, working out, and clocking thousands of steps across New York City.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Pan out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pan%20out. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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