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
While my boyfriend was fully locked in on Game 4 of the 2025 World Series, I (admittedly) only started paying attention when cameras panned over to reveal Meghan Markle and Prince Harry behind home plate.
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Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
The Chargers ditched the all-gold uniforms that were universally panned by fans of good taste from near and far before, during and after Sunday’s game.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
When Colorado traded away Rantanen it was widely panned as an odd choice, even amidst contract negotiation difficulties.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
And Gus clearly thought so, too, as the camera then panned back to the golden, who was refusing to move any further along the path.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Used for indoor security, the camera can be panned 360 degrees, tilted 96 degrees and produces footage at 2K resolution.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2025
Visitors also panned for gold along the banks of Rattlesnake Creek to experience the Gold Rush era.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Oct. 2025
As the broadcast panned to Dart’s family, his mother appeared to steal the show away from the former Ole Miss standout on social media.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025
One early dissenter was Dorothy Parker, who panned the final book in her Constant Reader column for The New Yorker.
—Bruce Handy, Air Mail, 4 Oct. 2025
Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
The Chargers ditched the all-gold uniforms that were universally panned by fans of good taste from near and far before, during and after Sunday’s game.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
When Colorado traded away Rantanen it was widely panned as an odd choice, even amidst contract negotiation difficulties.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
And Gus clearly thought so, too, as the camera then panned back to the golden, who was refusing to move any further along the path.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Used for indoor security, the camera can be panned 360 degrees, tilted 96 degrees and produces footage at 2K resolution.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2025
Visitors also panned for gold along the banks of Rattlesnake Creek to experience the Gold Rush era.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Oct. 2025
As the broadcast panned to Dart’s family, his mother appeared to steal the show away from the former Ole Miss standout on social media.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025
One early dissenter was Dorothy Parker, who panned the final book in her Constant Reader column for The New Yorker.
—Bruce Handy, Air Mail, 4 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for panned
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Commanders head coach Dan Quinn was criticized on social media for keeping Daniels in the game with the score already insurmountable.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Michigan chapter of the Council on American–Islamic Relations criticized the FBI’s lack of transparency in the days after the arrests.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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At first, Westergaard blamed the breach on an employee who had accidentally left them open and walked off the job.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Bobbitt should have come forward to the board about the error then, Crile said, since it could have been blamed for the error.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Wrexham could not be faulted for attacking intent.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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Parolin also faulted global powers for their paralysis.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As many as a third of LGBTQ+ people who were arrested were denounced, that is reported to the Nazis, by their friends and family.—
Kate Sosin,
Them.,
31 Oct. 2025
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The policy has drawn sharp criticism from human rights organizations and international law experts, who have denounced the attacks as extrajudicial killings.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Spanberger condemned the messages and political violence generally, but didn't withdraw or double down on her endorsement of Jones.—
Jahd Khalil,
NPR,
2 Nov. 2025
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Critics from across the political spectrum, including prominent Jewish leaders, condemned the discussion as legitimizing antisemitic and racist rhetoric.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Kelly was fired Sunday, one day after a 49-25 loss to Texas A&M dropped the Tigers to 5-3 and all but knocked them out of the College Football Playoff race.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
30 Oct. 2025
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My husband was against the window and felt a pop that actually knocked our door from the frame.—
George Solis,
NBC news,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Panned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/panned. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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