as in criticized
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 panned
In the video, Peters is seen taking a swig of an unknown substance and then subsequently starting to mumble, sway and close his eyes as the camera panned away.
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Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Every time television cameras panned to his direction, he was shown emotionally celebrating his teammates’ successes.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 4 May 2026
His life was depicted in a 2003 TV movie for USA Network starring James Woods, which was panned by critics and audiences.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 3 May 2026
Despite Michael being panned by critics, the film was a massive box office success with moviegoers.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 3 May 2026
Alas, Welcome to Raccoon City was critically panned and had a disappointing box office showing, grossing just $42 million globally against its $25 million budget.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 2026
The broadcast panned to a raucous crowd that celebrated their free pizza.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The coaching staff was panned by fans for not pursuing a running back in the portal.
—Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Critics have panned the event as a brazen pay-for-play opportunity, accusing Trump of attempting to personally profit by selling access to the presidency.
—Lucien Bruggeman, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Every time television cameras panned to his direction, he was shown emotionally celebrating his teammates’ successes.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 4 May 2026
His life was depicted in a 2003 TV movie for USA Network starring James Woods, which was panned by critics and audiences.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 3 May 2026
Despite Michael being panned by critics, the film was a massive box office success with moviegoers.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 3 May 2026
Alas, Welcome to Raccoon City was critically panned and had a disappointing box office showing, grossing just $42 million globally against its $25 million budget.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 2026
The broadcast panned to a raucous crowd that celebrated their free pizza.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The coaching staff was panned by fans for not pursuing a running back in the portal.
—Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Critics have panned the event as a brazen pay-for-play opportunity, accusing Trump of attempting to personally profit by selling access to the presidency.
—Lucien Bruggeman, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for panned
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Mira cried, when Andy criticized Nate for being unsupportive.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The Florida black bear, one of 16 subspecies of the American black bear, is often lauded as a Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission success story, though the agency was sharply criticized for staging a hunt of the state’s largest land mammal last year.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Gatkhor Dual, an opposition official coordinating aid in Jonglei state, blamed county commissioner James Bol Makuei for blocking humanitarian access.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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In a statement, a spokesperson for Angels In The Asylum blamed the closure on the film being unable to resolve financing issues with John Cairns and his company, Parkland Pictures.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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Trantalis faulted Williams for not sharing key information with the commission.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
6 May 2026
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Crump also faulted the jail's medical provider, NaphCare, saying that its employees, along with jail guards, ignored Muhammad's pleas for help.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Candelora had denounced threats against Paris, none coming from Howard.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
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Lai vowed Taiwan ‘will never be deterred by external pressures,’ while China denounced the visit.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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One of the videos was first posted by Martin Shkreli, a former pharmaceutical executive who was widely condemned for hiking the cost of a lifesaving HIV drug.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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But Monday afternoon Lamont campaign Political Director Rob Blanchard condemned the image.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
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Two more walks burned Warren in the fourth, as Duran followed with a sac fly before Seager knocked an RBI single.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
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MacKinnon was credited with two hits in the game — one on Hughes, which knocked the talented defenseman to the ice, and another on Boldy, who went hard into the boards.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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“Panned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/panned. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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