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
Showgirls was initially panned following its release in 1995, but has gained a cult following in the years since.
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Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
The cameras panned to Taylor just as a stunning young woman appeared to quickly move off of his lap.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Congressional Democrats panned the memo as an intimidation tactic.
—Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 29 Sep. 2025
Still, the marijuana industry in Michigan largely panned the wholesale tax proposal.
—Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 27 Sep. 2025
One early reviewer panned my forthcoming novel, Hot Wax, for having the audacity to put music in print at all.
—Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
Bargatze was widely panned for his elaborate plan to shorten acceptance speeches.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
Many of those willing to speak out among the two dozen physicians who double as lawmakers declined to endorse unproven health advice on Tylenol usage that has been panned by other medical professionals as dangerous.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 24 Sep. 2025
At one point, the shot panned to a drink cup that was thrown onto the roof.
—Rachel Wegner, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Sep. 2025
Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
The cameras panned to Taylor just as a stunning young woman appeared to quickly move off of his lap.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Congressional Democrats panned the memo as an intimidation tactic.
—Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 29 Sep. 2025
Still, the marijuana industry in Michigan largely panned the wholesale tax proposal.
—Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 27 Sep. 2025
One early reviewer panned my forthcoming novel, Hot Wax, for having the audacity to put music in print at all.
—Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
Bargatze was widely panned for his elaborate plan to shorten acceptance speeches.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
Many of those willing to speak out among the two dozen physicians who double as lawmakers declined to endorse unproven health advice on Tylenol usage that has been panned by other medical professionals as dangerous.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 24 Sep. 2025
At one point, the shot panned to a drink cup that was thrown onto the roof.
—Rachel Wegner, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for panned
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In September 2024, Musk again criticized Albanese’s government, responding to a post reporting that Australia was considering fining social media platforms for failing to prevent misinformation.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
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The outlet said many criticized his behavior, labeling it racist, sexist, or out of touch.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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With roles reversed, Democrats could be in line to get blamed for a new shutdown.—
Benjamin Siegel,
ABC News,
30 Sep. 2025
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Twins officials blamed bad weather and various other factors for poor April crowds.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Transmission lines like the ones that are thought to be linked to the start of the Eaton fire faulted more than 50 times in the LA region and distribution lines faulted more than 200 times, according to estimates from Whisker Labs.—
Chiara Eisner,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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Barb Jacobson, a voter from Hebron, faulted the last administration for failing to release records of the deceased financier.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Sep. 2025
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But to hold on to their negotiating leverage, Senate Democrats will likely have to vote against a bill to temporarily extend government funding on Tuesday, just hours before a shutdown — an uncomfortable position for a party that has long denounced shutdowns as pointless and destructive.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
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The Irish rappers have also denounced Hezbollah and Hamas, two militant groups that are considered terrorist organizations by the United Kingdom.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
26 Sep. 2025
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The bandit takes the pair into Shaybani territory, where he is treated with suspicion, to the extent that he is considered a traitor and condemned to die.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
28 Sep. 2025
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The parents of a girl who was among the victims who perished in flooding waters at Texas’ Camp Mystic in July have condemned the camp's plans to reopen while their daughter’s body remains missing.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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While half-heartedly watching Napier against Miami, Stricklin accidentally knocked one of Marino’s letters out of place.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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Guido has been a magnet for controversy; a decade earlier he had been knocked to the ground when the Pirates’ first baseman Randall Simon took a swing at him with his bat from the visitor’s dugout, causing both the Italian sausage and hot dog to fall.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Panned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/panned. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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